California got $50 billion in ARRA funds for 2009-10, with $2.4 billion earmarked for California Department of Social Services programs. The Inspector General sent an advisory regarding prevention and detection of fraud in using these funds. “Counties should be especially vigilant in examining their programs for red flags during the initial application/bid process, spot-checking for potential fraud within their programs, and promoting awareness of each of the items listed in the advisory. (Not clients, but businesses going for these funds.) [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations