Bill Status of HB 2997   98th General Assembly

Short Description:  DHS-FORENSIC AUDIT-TANF-SNAP

House Sponsors
Rep. Dwight Kay-Josh Harms

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/12-4.45 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that no later than January 1, 2014, 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 (formerly the Food Stamp Program), and any medical programs administered by the Department. Provides that the forensic audit shall include, but not be limited to, a review of the application and enrollment process and the payment of benefits to individuals. 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 the Department 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
  2/26/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dwight Kay
  2/26/2013HouseFirst Reading
  2/26/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/7/2013HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  3/13/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Josh Harms
  3/14/2013HouseTo Public Benefits Subcommittee
  3/18/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dwight Kay
  3/18/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/19/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
  3/20/2013HouseRecommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Human Services Committee; 001-002-000; LOST
  3/20/2013HouseRemains in Human Services Committee
  3/20/2013HouseRemains in Public Benefits Subcommittee
  3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/22/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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