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This document discusses the verification of income and vendor authenticity in program integrity assessments as of March 15, 2011. It highlights the most common documentation required by states, including pay stubs, tax returns, and employer letters, with over one-third utilizing computerized systems. It also details vendor requirements, including agreement mandates and checks for valid TINs or SSNs. Areas for improvement are identified, such as enhancing third-party data verification, strengthening vendor authenticity, and expanding fraud reporting opportunities.
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Program Integrity Assessments 15 March 2011
Verification of Income • Most common documentation required by States: • pay stubs • tax returns • employer letters • More than 1/3 of States use computerized systems • About 10% use State Directory of New Hires • About 1/5 of States plan to expand databases
Vendor Authenticity • Most States require vendor agreements • Fewer than half require vendors to be registered • More than 1/3 of States require vendors to provide a valid TIN or SSN • About 1/5 of States conduct periodic monitoring of vendors
Example Payment Policies • Preference for direct payments to vendors • Computerized system to track vendor payments • Rules for direct payments to households • Vendor proof of services/bills • Coordination of payments
Areas for Improvement • Verifying data through third-party systems • Strengthening vendor authenticity • Audits of local administering agencies • Expand fraud reporting opportunities