FIA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL - H.B. 6017 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 6017 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Representative Jason Allen
House Committee: Family and Children Services
Senate Committee: Families, Mental Health and Human Services
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Social Welfare Act to establish an Office of Inspector General as a criminal justice agency in the Family Independence Agency (FIA). The inspector general's primary duty would be to investigate cases of alleged fraud within the FIA. The inspector general would have to do the following:
-- Investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in the programs administered by the FIA.
-- Make referrals for prosecution and disposition of appropriate cases.
-- Review administrative policies, practices, and procedures.
-- Make recommendations to improve program integrity and accountability.
Proposed MCL 400.43b - Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local units of government. The bill would codify what is already in place at the Family Independence Agency, according to the opinion of the Auditor General in the January 2001 "Performance Audit of the Office of Inspector General and Related Complaint Referral and Disposition Processes".
Date Completed: 6-6-02 - Fiscal Analyst: Connie ColeFloor\hb6017 - Bill Analysis @ http://www.senate.state.mi.us/sfa
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.