program integrity assessments 15 march 2011
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Program Integrity Assessments
15 March 2011
Methods for Verifying Identity
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1015
2025
AutomatedMatching
Softwaredisallowsduplicate
SSNs
CaseSampling
Staff reviewinfo
Other NotAddressed
Method
Num
ber
of S
tate
s
Changes Planned for SSN Requirement
No Change(22 State)
42% Other(7 States)
13%
Lacks State Authority(1 State)
2%
Assess Feasibility(3 States)
6%
Require in 2011
(14 States) 26%
Not Addressed in
Plan(6 States)
11%
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