Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual

13.5 Sanctions

Sanctions are penalties participants can face for committing fraud in the W-2W-2Wisconsin Works and JALJALJob Access Loan programs.

Sanctions for the W-2 and JAL programs include Intentional Program Violations (IPVIPVIntentional Program Violations) and referrals for criminal prosecution.

Note: Hourly payment reductions and case closures not related to fraud can also be referred to as sanctions. For more information, see Chapter 11.

Individuals have the right to dispute any penalties and can do so through the Fact Finding process. For more information on Fact Finding and other dispute processes, see Chapter 12.