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 Bill Status of HB4229  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  DHS-FORENSIC AUDIT-TANF-SNAP

House Sponsors
Rep. Dwight Kay - Jil Tracy

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/12-4.47 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that no later than January 1, 2015, the Inspector General of the Department of Human Services shall contract with an independent certified public accountant to perform a forensic audit of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP; formerly the Food Stamp program), and any medical programs administered by the Department. Provides that the forensic audit shall include, but need not be limited to, a review of the application and enrollment process and the payment of benefits to individuals. Provides that the audit shall focus on any fraud or inefficiencies which may be eliminated to contain costs and improve the delivery of benefits to eligible individuals. Provides that the results of the audit shall be forwarded to the Secretary of Human Services. Requires the Secretary of Human Services to report the findings of the audit to the General Assembly along with recommendations to address any findings contained in the audit. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/16/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dwight Kay
  1/17/2014HouseFirst Reading
  1/17/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/7/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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