Intentional Program Violation (IPV) 400-28-160-10

(Revised 4/1/14 ML #3401)

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NDAC 75-02-01.3-12

 

An IPV is defined as "an action by an individual, for the purpose of establishing or maintaining eligibility for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) or for increasing or preventing a reduction in the amount of assistance”.

 

In order to determine if a provider or adult member of the Child Care Assistance unit has committed an IPV, that individual must have intentionally committed any act intended to mislead, misrepresent, conceal, or withhold facts that constitutes a violation of CCAP or any State statute.

Examples:

• A source of income
• Allowable deductions
• A household member
• Falsified billing report form
• Not being in an allowable activity
• Receiving assistance in two states at the same time
• Not being a resident of North Dakota

 

The use of the term "intentionally" does not mean the eligibility worker has the burden of proving that an individual intended to commit a fraudulent act. The signature of any provider or caretaker on the Application, 6 Month Review form, Change Report form, Child Care Billing Report form or any other appropriate materials attests to providing factual information that is required to determine eligibility.