HB 2997

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 98th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Dhs-Forensic Audit-Tanf-Snap

Abstract

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.

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Dec 03, 2014

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 22, 2013

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 20, 2013

House

Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Human Services Committee; 001-002-000; LOST

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Remains in Public Benefits Subcommittee

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Remains in Human Services Committee

Mar 19, 2013

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee

Mar 18, 2013

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dwight Kay

Mar 14, 2013

House

To Public Benefits Subcommittee

Mar 13, 2013

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Josh Harms

Mar 07, 2013

House

Assigned to Human Services Committee

Feb 26, 2013

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dwight Kay

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Referred to Rules Committee

House

First Reading

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