There are several critical types of fraud in the various income support systems which are difficult to identify and prevent because of current federal legislation. Various program regulations define how this income is handled, ranging from income exemptions, through benefit reductions or complete disentitlement. Undeclared income results in significant overexpenditures.
Clients are often eligible for more than one income support program.
When this is reported by the client, various regulations clarify how the program interaction affects benefit levels and eligibility. However, when this is not reported, overpayment result. The approach proposed in this concept paper would allow these types of fraud to be more readily controlled. These fraud control programs are also funded directly by the federal government. Other federal legislation around security and privacy supports this initiative.