IL HB2997 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Failed on December 3 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-12-03 - Session Sine Die
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

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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Title

DHS-FORENSIC AUDIT-TANF-SNAP

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2014-12-03HouseSession Sine Die
2013-03-22HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2013-03-22HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2013-03-20HouseRemains in Public Benefits Subcommittee
2013-03-20HouseRemains in Human Services Committee
2013-03-20HouseRecommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Human Services Committee; 001-002-000; LOST
2013-03-19HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
2013-03-18HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2013-03-18HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dwight Kay
2013-03-14HouseTo Public Benefits Subcommittee
2013-03-13HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Josh Harms
2013-03-07HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
2013-02-26HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2013-02-26HouseFirst Reading
2013-02-26HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dwight Kay

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
305512-4.45New CodeSee Bill Text

Illinois State Sources


Bill Comments

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