Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Emergency Assistance Manual

8.2.2 IPV Determination

If the outcome of the fraud investigation confirms that an individual committed a fraudulent act, the W-2W-2Wisconsin Works agency must, within seven working days: 

  1. Determine if an IPV has occurred; 
  2. Determine whether an IPV penalty can be applied based on the November 1, 2012, effective date of ss. 49.151 (2) Stats; and
  3. Notify the individual that they committed an IPV (see 8.2.3). 

A W-2 supervisor or a supervisor’s designee must review and approve all IPV determinations to ensure uniform application of IPV policy.