These is gonna be some busy Mofos..

udman · 07-03-2010, 12:33 PM

Governor Brewer activates new food stamp fraud prevention unit
Posted - 7/2/2010 at 6:06PM

Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Department of Economic Security set in motion a new anti-fraud unit effective July 1. The new DES Trafficking Detection Unit will ensure that people obtaining food stamps are not using these benefits illegally.

"We have an obligation to taxpayers," said Governor Brewer. "These benefits can only be used by people who are eligible and need help. The State of Arizona will not tolerate any abuse of government benefits. The Nutrition Assistance Program is a necessary part of the safety net, particularly in these difficult times, but these benefits must be used to purchase food. Anything else is illegal."

DES denied payments of approximately $9.4 million in Nutrition and Cash Assistance benefits to ineligible clients as a result of investigations conducted by the DES Office of Special Investigations in 2008 and 2009. The TDU, which becomes operational today, will ensure that recipients of nutrition assistance are not trying to convert these benefits into cash, in violation of state and federal law.

The unit will include at least two investigators who meet the standards for Sworn Peace Officers, established by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The unit will focus on recipient fraud associated with retailer trafficking by:

-Investigating the use of the electronic benefit transaction cards issued to persons who qualify for -Nutrition Assistance
-Working with state, federal and local law enforcement organizations to investigate evidence that clients are trying to use the benefit cards illegally
-Conducting fraud investigations that may include undercover operations
-Assisting with the prosecution of persons committing benefit fraud

The DES unit will be working with Arizona retailers who support the Nutrition Assistance program. "We welcome this effort and will cooperate fully to ensure that all recipients of public benefits are using them properly," said Tim McCabe, President of the Arizona Food Marketers Alliance. "Our members work diligently to comply with the law and we support any effort that reassures the public that everyone is playing by the rules."

Anyone who believes they have evidence that benefits are being used fraudulently should report the abuse by contacting the DES Fraud hotline at 1-800-251-2436, or by filing an online Fraud Report.

Particle Man · 07-03-2010, 12:41 PM

Gonna need more than that

Smittie61984 · 07-03-2010, 02:42 PM

2 people?

I heard an idea that I like. If you are on food stamps you MUST use a seperate individual line at the grocery store that is clearly marked that you are on food stamps. No need for other people who have their shit together wait forever as you seperate your beer and smokes from your high dollar steak.

Also you can only buy generic stuff. Sams Cola and not Coca-Cola. No Mayfield for you too.

Those caught abusing the system get a lifetime ban. If you have kids and can't feed them because of that ban then they become part of the state.

Riceaholic · 07-04-2010, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

2 people?

I heard an idea that I like. If you are on food stamps you MUST use a seperate individual line at the grocery store that is clearly marked that you are on food stamps. No need for other people who have their shit together wait forever as you seperate your beer and smokes from your high dollar steak.

Also you can only buy generic stuff. Sams Cola and not Coca-Cola. No Mayfield for you too.

Those caught abusing the system get a lifetime ban. If you have kids and can't feed them because of that ban then they become part of the state.

But the article said at least two, which leads me to believe it may be as many as three.

Rangerscott · 07-03-2010, 03:07 PM

Hell I know a guy that gives money to get more back in food stamps (well its actually a credit card thing they give people.)

derf · 07-03-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Hell I know a guy that gives money to get more back in food stamps (well its actually a credit card thing they give people.)

Growing up in NYC I used top get $.75 on the food stamp dollar

pauldun170 · 07-04-2010, 06:43 AM

Good for Brewer.
It looks she's hitting all message board hot topics.

Elections cycles rock

07-03-2010, 12:33 PM	#1
udman You are not the Man!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin TX Moto: Hawk GT Posts: 750	These is gonna be some busy Mofos.. Governor Brewer activates new food stamp fraud prevention unit Posted - 7/2/2010 at 6:06PM Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Department of Economic Security set in motion a new anti-fraud unit effective July 1. The new DES Trafficking Detection Unit will ensure that people obtaining food stamps are not using these benefits illegally. "We have an obligation to taxpayers," said Governor Brewer. "These benefits can only be used by people who are eligible and need help. The State of Arizona will not tolerate any abuse of government benefits. The Nutrition Assistance Program is a necessary part of the safety net, particularly in these difficult times, but these benefits must be used to purchase food. Anything else is illegal." DES denied payments of approximately $9.4 million in Nutrition and Cash Assistance benefits to ineligible clients as a result of investigations conducted by the DES Office of Special Investigations in 2008 and 2009. The TDU, which becomes operational today, will ensure that recipients of nutrition assistance are not trying to convert these benefits into cash, in violation of state and federal law. The unit will include at least two investigators who meet the standards for Sworn Peace Officers, established by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The unit will focus on recipient fraud associated with retailer trafficking by: -Investigating the use of the electronic benefit transaction cards issued to persons who qualify for -Nutrition Assistance -Working with state, federal and local law enforcement organizations to investigate evidence that clients are trying to use the benefit cards illegally -Conducting fraud investigations that may include undercover operations -Assisting with the prosecution of persons committing benefit fraud The DES unit will be working with Arizona retailers who support the Nutrition Assistance program. "We welcome this effort and will cooperate fully to ensure that all recipients of public benefits are using them properly," said Tim McCabe, President of the Arizona Food Marketers Alliance. "Our members work diligently to comply with the law and we support any effort that reassures the public that everyone is playing by the rules." Anyone who believes they have evidence that benefits are being used fraudulently should report the abuse by contacting the DES Fraud hotline at 1-800-251-2436, or by filing an online Fraud Report. __________________ You can put lipstick on a VS Forum, but it's still a VS Forum...

07-03-2010, 02:42 PM	#3
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	2 people? I heard an idea that I like. If you are on food stamps you MUST use a seperate individual line at the grocery store that is clearly marked that you are on food stamps. No need for other people who have their shit together wait forever as you seperate your beer and smokes from your high dollar steak. Also you can only buy generic stuff. Sams Cola and not Coca-Cola. No Mayfield for you too. Those caught abusing the system get a lifetime ban. If you have kids and can't feed them because of that ban then they become part of the state. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

07-03-2010, 12:41 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Gonna need more than that

07-03-2010, 03:07 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Hell I know a guy that gives money to get more back in food stamps (well its actually a credit card thing they give people.)