Applicants are required to report everyone who is living with them and all income and expenses when an application is filed for benefits. Questionable situations sometimes arise. When this happens, a referral should be made to our Fraud Department. Fraud referrals can be made by calling 937-498-4981 option 3, then option 5
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An investigation is completed to determine if there are unreported circumstances. If there is a fraud finding, an overpayment is completed for any benefits that the household would not have been entitled to receive.
The agency pursues collection from the recipient. Collections can be obtained through payments to our agency, recoupment from benefits currently being received, and from tax return offset. |
Fraud and Benefit Recovery
Once an overpayment has been established, the case may be referred if warranted to the local Prosecutor’s office. Depending on the circumstances of the investigation, the case may be taken to court for prosecution.
| ADDRESS | 227 South Ohio Avenue Sidney, Ohio 45365 |
| PHONE | 937-498-4981 |
| FAX | 937-498-7396 |
| HOURS | M, W, TH, F - 7:30 am - 4 pm Tuesdays - 7:30 am - 6 pm |