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HI HR73
Resolution
Status
3/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ty Cullen
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AI Summary
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Department of Human Services must examine fraud in Hawaii's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and adopt methods to eliminate fraud and maintain program integrity.
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Hawaii's fraud detection rate of 0.04 percent is significantly lower than the nationwide rate of 0.62 percent, with only $693,642 in fraudulent redemptions detected through 1,063 post-certification investigations in fiscal year 2015.
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DHS should consider adopting fraud prevention initiatives including photographic identification on EBT cards, precertification fraud detection processes, quality control best practices, and utilizing USDA's ALERT system to identify suspected trafficking violations.
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DHS must provide metrics on fraud prevention program efficacy, including independent cost-benefit analyses for each initiative to determine the best combination for fighting fraud.
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DHS must submit a report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the convening of the 2018 Regular Session.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Examine The Occurrence Of Fraud In The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program And Adopt Methods To Eliminate Fraud And Maintain Program Integrity.
Requiring the Department of Human Services to Report to the Legislature on the Occurrence of Fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aquino, Oshiro, Say, Thielen excused (4).
3/29/2017