HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1991 (48) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF
ASSEMBLY BILL 160 - AFDC FRAUD PENALTIES
Resolution No. 41 (q/
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, Wisconsin law does not comply with federal regulations requiring loss
of eligibility for Aid to Families of Dependent Children (AFDC) benefits to a person found
to have committed fraud regarding the AFDC program; and
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin could lose millions of dollars of federal aid for
welfare fraud investigation because of its noncompliance, which would then be lost State aid
to counties and their welfare fraud investigation efforts; and
WHEREAS, pending legislation (Assembly Bill 160 in May, 1991) provides for
penalties to a person found to have committed fraud regarding the AFDC program in the
following manner:
For the 1st offense, suspension of benefits for 6 months.
For the 2nd offense, suspension of benefits for 1 year.
For the 3rd offense, permanent suspension of benefits; and
WHEREAS, the County Public Protection Committee recommends support of the
pending legislation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of
Supervisors that it supports legislation providing penalties to persons found to have
committed fraud in regard to the AFDC program and urges its passage.
Dated this day of , 1991.
Offered by: Public Protection Committee
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