13.1.3  Program Integrity Standard Operating Procedures

Each W-2Wisconsin Works agency is required to submit standard operating procedures outlining the internal steps the agency must follow to implement a Program Integrity Plan to its Regional Administrator or Regional Coordinator.

Standard operating procedures must:

1. Describe the agency’s plan to identify and address program integrity efforts;

2. Identify a Program Integrity Representative for the agency;

3. Describe the agency’s plan to implement a Program Integrity Plan;

4. Establish procedures for FEVFront end-verification , fraud referrals, and investigations; and

5. Establish procedures to determine when overpayments are the result of an IPVIntentional Program Violation and establish procedures for applying IPVs.

W-2 agencies must review their standard operating procedures periodically to ensure they are current and submit their templates on an annual basis to DCF for review.

History: Release 25-01.