| Description | Local departments of socials services, in accordance with 63.2-526 of the Code of Virginia, have established the Fraud Reduction Elimination Effort (FREE) program for the prevention, detection, and investigation fraud activities. |
| State Authority | Section 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | Pursuit of fraud prevention, detection and investigation by local departments of social services; identify funding source, allocation methodology, and requirements to receive funding. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Toni Blue Washington |
| Address: |
801 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | toni.washington@dss.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)726-7662 FAX: (804)726-7669 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rename Program and Modify Local Reimbursement Formula | NOIRA | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend Regulation to Accurately Reflect Reimbursement Practices for Local Fraud Activities | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/24/2017. |
| Redefine criteria for reimbursement | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2006. |
| Establish | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/16/2000. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rename Program & Modify Local Reimbursement Formula | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 04/27/2023 after the comment period had ended. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2014 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 8/19/2010 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 7/31/2003 Agency Completed | Amend | |