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WA Rev Code § 74.04.012 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.012 - Office of fraud and accountability.

RCW 74.04.012 Office of fraud and accountability.(1) There is established an office of fraud and accountability within the department for the purpose of detection, investigation, and prosecution of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful in the public assistance programs administered by the department. The secretary will employ qualified supervisory, legal, and investigative personnel for the program. Program staff must be qualified by training and experience.(2) The director of the office of fraud and accountability is the head of the office and is selected by the secretary and must demonstrate suitable capacity and experience in law enforcement management, public administration, and criminal investigations. The director of the office of fraud and accountability shall:(a) Report directly to the secretary; and(b) Ensure that each citizen complaint, employee complaint, law enforcement complaint, and agency referral is assessed and, when risk of fraud or abuse is present, is fully investigated, and is referred for prosecution or recovery when there is substantial evidence of wrongdoing.(3) The office shall:(a) Conduct independent and objective investigations into allegations of fraud and abuse, make appropriate referral to law enforcement when there is substantial evidence of criminal activity, and recover overpayment whenever possible and to the greatest possible degree;(b) Recommend policies, procedures, and best practices designed to detect and prevent fraud and abuse, and to mitigate the risk for fraud and abuse and assure that public assistance benefits are being used for their statutorily stated goals;(c) Analyze cost-effective, best practice alternatives to the current cash benefit delivery system consistent with federal law to ensure that benefits are being used for their intended purposes; and(d) Use best practices to determine appropriate utilization and deployment of investigative resources, ensure that resources are deployed in a balanced and effective manner, and use all available methods to gather evidence necessary for proper investigation and successful prosecution.(4) By December 31, 2011, the office shall report to the legislature on the development of the office, identification of any barriers to meeting the stated goals of the office, and recommendations for improvements to the system and laws related to the prevention, detection, and prosecution of fraud and abuse in public assistance programs.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 22; 2008 c 74 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 74.08A.260.Finding—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See note following RCW 74.04.004.Finding—2008 c 74: See note following RCW 51.04.024.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.014 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.014 - Office of fraud and accountability—Authority—Confidentiality.

RCW 74.04.014 Office of fraud and accountability—Authority—Confidentiality.(1) In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the office of fraud and accountability shall have prompt access to all individuals, records, electronic data, reports, audits, reviews, documents, and other materials available to the department of revenue, department of labor and industries, department of children, youth, and families, employment security department, department of licensing, and any other government entity that can be used to help facilitate investigations of fraud or abuse as determined necessary by the director of the office of fraud and accountability.(2) The investigator shall have access to all original child care records maintained by licensed and unlicensed child care providers with the consent of the provider or with a court order or valid search warrant.(3) Information gathered by the department, the office, or the fraud ombuds shall be safeguarded and remain confidential as required by applicable state or federal law. Whenever information or assistance requested under subsection (1) or (2) of this section is, in the judgment of the director, unreasonably refused or not provided, the director of the office of fraud and accountability must report the circumstances to the secretary immediately.[ 2018 c 58 § 9; 2013 c 23 § 193; 2012 c 253 § 4; 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 24.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.Findings—Purpose—2012 c 253: See note following RCW 74.08.580.Findings—Intent—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 74.08A.260.Finding—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See note following RCW 74.04.004.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.015 - Administration and disbursement of federal funds—Public assistance—Medical services programs.

RCW 74.04.015 Administration and disbursement of federal funds—Public assistance—Medical services programs.(1) The secretary of social and health services shall be the responsible state officer for the administration and disbursement of all funds, goods, commodities, and services, which may be received by the state in connection with programs of public assistance or services related directly or indirectly to assistance programs, and all other matters included in the federal social security act as amended, or any other federal act or as the same may be amended except as otherwise provided by law.(2) The director shall be the responsible state officer for the administration and disbursement of funds that the state receives in connection with the medical services programs established under chapter 74.09 RCW, including the state children's health insurance program, Titles XIX and XXI of the social security act of 1935, as amended, and programs established under chapter 71.05, 71.24, and 71.34 RCW that are under the director's authority.(3) The department and the authority, as appropriate, shall make such reports and render such accounting as may be required by federal law.[ 2018 c 201 § 2010; 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 62; 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 2; 1981 c 8 § 2; 1979 c 141 § 296; 1963 c 228 § 2; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.015. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 49; 1937 c 111 § 12; RRS § 10785-11.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Effective date—2018 c 201: See notes following RCW 41.05.018.Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.Center for research and training in intellectual and developmental disabilities, assistant secretaries as advisory committee members: RCW 28B.20.412.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.033 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.033 - Notification of availability of basic health plan.

RCW 74.04.033 Notification of availability of basic health plan.The department shall notify any applicant for public assistance who resides in a local area served by the Washington basic health plan and is under sixty-five years of age of the availability of basic health care coverage to qualified enrollees in the Washington basic health plan under chapter 70.47 RCW, unless the Washington basic health plan administrator has notified the department of a closure of enrollment in the area. The department shall maintain a supply of Washington basic health plan enrollment application forms, which shall be provided in reasonably necessary quantities by the administrator, in each appropriate community service office for the use of persons wishing to apply for enrollment in the Washington basic health plan.[ 1987 1st ex.s. c 5 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.040 - Public assistance a joint federal, state, and county function—Notice required.

RCW 74.04.040 Public assistance a joint federal, state, and county function—Notice required.The care, support, and relief of needy persons is hereby declared to be a joint federal, state, and county function. County offices are charged with the responsibility for the administration of public assistance within the respective county or counties or parts thereof as local offices of the department as prescribed by the rules and regulations of the department.Whenever a city or town establishes a program or policy for the care, support, and relief of needy persons it shall provide notice of the program or policy to the county or counties within which the city or town is located.[ 1981 c 191 § 1; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.040. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 12; 1939 c 216 § 5; RRS § 10007-105a.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.050 - Department to administer certain public assistance programs—Authority to administer medical services programs.

RCW 74.04.050 Department to administer certain public assistance programs—Authority to administer medical services programs.(1) The department is designated as the single state agency to administer the following public assistance programs:(a) Temporary assistance to [for] needy families;(b) Child welfare services; and(c) Any other programs of public assistance for which provision for federal grants or funds may from time to time be made, except as otherwise provided by law.(2) The authority is hereby designated as the single state agency to administer the medical services programs established under chapter 74.09 RCW, including the state children's health insurance program, Titles XIX and XXI of the federal social security act of 1935, as amended.(3) The department and the authority are hereby empowered and authorized to cooperate in the administration of such federal laws, consistent with the public assistance laws of this state, as may be necessary to qualify for federal funds.(4) The state hereby accepts and assents to all the present provisions of the federal law under which federal grants or funds, goods, commodities, and services are extended to the state for the support of programs referenced in this section, and to such additional legislation as may subsequently be enacted as is not inconsistent with the purposes of this title, authorizing public welfare and assistance activities. The provisions of this title shall be so administered as to conform with federal requirements with respect to eligibility for the receipt of federal grants or funds.(5) The department and the authority shall periodically make application for federal grants or funds and submit such plans, reports and data, as are required by any act of congress as a condition precedent to the receipt of federal funds for such assistance. The department and the authority shall make and enforce such rules and regulations as shall be necessary to insure compliance with the terms and conditions of such federal grants or funds.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 64; 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 3; 1981 c 8 § 3; 1963 c 228 § 3; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.050. Prior: 1955 c 273 § 21; 1953 c 174 § 6; 1939 c 216 § 6; RRS § 10007-106a.]NOTES:Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.055 - Cooperation with federal government—Construction—Conflict with federal requirements.

RCW 74.04.055 Cooperation with federal government—Construction—Conflict with federal requirements.In furtherance of the policy of this state to cooperate with the federal government in the programs included in this title the secretary or director, as appropriate, shall issue such rules and regulations as may become necessary to entitle this state to participate in federal grants-in-aid, goods, commodities and services unless the same be expressly prohibited by this title. Any section or provision of this title which may be susceptible to more than one construction shall be interpreted in favor of the construction most likely to satisfy federal laws entitling this state to receive federal matching or other funds for the various programs of public assistance. If any part of this chapter is found to be in conflict with federal requirements which are a prescribed condition to the receipts of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this chapter is hereby inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict with respect to the agencies directly affected, and such finding or determination shall not affect the operation of the remainder of this chapter.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 65; 1991 c 126 § 2; 1979 c 141 § 298; 1963 c 228 § 4; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.055. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 50.]NOTES:Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.057 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.057 - Promulgation of rules and regulations to qualify for federal funds.

RCW 74.04.057 Promulgation of rules and regulations to qualify for federal funds.The department is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to qualify for any federal funds available under Title XVI of the federal social security act, and any other combination of existing programs of assistance consistent with federal law and regulations.[ 1969 ex.s. c 173 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.062 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.062 - Disclosure of recipient location to police officer or immigration official.

RCW 74.04.062 Disclosure of recipient location to police officer or immigration official.Upon written request of a person who has been properly identified as an officer of the law or a properly identified United States immigration official the department or authority shall disclose to such officer the current address and location of a recipient of public welfare if the officer furnishes the department or authority with such person's name and social security account number and satisfactorily demonstrates that such recipient is a fugitive, that the location or apprehension of such fugitive is within the officer's official duties, and that the request is made in the proper exercise of those duties.When the department or authority becomes aware that a public assistance recipient is the subject of an outstanding warrant, the department or authority may contact the appropriate law enforcement agency and, if the warrant is valid, provide the law enforcement agency with the location of the recipient.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 67; 1997 c 58 § 1006; 1973 c 152 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—Findings—Intent—Report—Agency transfer—References to head of health care authority—Draft legislation—2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Severability—1973 c 152: See note following RCW 74.04.060.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.070 - County office—Administrator.

RCW 74.04.070 County office—Administrator.There may be established in each county of the state a county office which shall be administered by an executive officer designated as the county administrator. The county administrator shall be appointed by the secretary in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state merit system.[ 1979 c 141 § 299; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.070. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 13; 1941 c 128 § 2, part; 1939 c 216 § 4, part; Code 1881 §§ 2680, 2696; 1854 p 422 § 19; 1854 p 395 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10007-104a, part.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.080 - County administrator—Personnel—Bond.

RCW 74.04.080 County administrator—Personnel—Bond.The county administrator shall have the power to, and shall, employ such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title, which employment shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state merit system, and in accordance with personnel and administrative standards established by the department. The county administrator before qualifying shall furnish a surety bond in such amount as may be fixed by the secretary, but not less than five thousand dollars, conditioned that the administrator will faithfully account for all money and property that may come into his or her possession or control. The cost of such bond shall be an administrative expense and shall be paid by the department.[ 2013 c 23 § 194; 1979 c 141 § 300; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.080. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 14; 1941 c 128 § 2, part; 1939 c 216 § 4, part; Code 1881 §§ 2680, 2696; 1854 p 422 § 19; 1854 p 395 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10007-104a, part.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.180 - Joint county administration.

RCW 74.04.180 Joint county administration.Public assistance may be administered through a single administrator and a single administrative office for one or more counties. There may be a local office for the transaction of official business maintained in each county.[ 1959 c 26 § 74.04.180. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 15; 1939 c 216 § 12; RRS § 10007-112a.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.200 - Standards—Established, enforced.

RCW 74.04.200 Standards—Established, enforced.It shall be the duty of the department of social and health services to establish statewide standards which may vary by geographical areas to govern the granting of assistance in the several categories of this title and it shall have power to compel compliance with such standards as a condition to the receipt of state and federal funds by counties for social security purposes.[ 1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 4; 1981 c 8 § 4; 1979 c 141 § 302; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.200. Prior: 1939 c 216 § 14; RRS § 10007-114a.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.205 - Simplified reporting for the food stamp program.

RCW 74.04.205 Simplified reporting for the food stamp program.(1) To the maximum extent allowable by federal law, the department shall implement simplified reporting for the food stamp program by October 31, 2004.(2) For the purposes of this section, "simplified reporting" means the only change in circumstance that a recipient of a benefit program must report between eligibility reviews is an increase of income that would result in ineligibility for the benefit program or a change of address. Every six months the assistance unit must either complete a semiannual report or participate in an eligibility review.[ 2004 c 54 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Conflict with federal requirements—2004 c 54: See notes following RCW 28A.235.160.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.210 - Basis of allocation of moneys to counties.

RCW 74.04.210 Basis of allocation of moneys to counties.The moneys appropriated for public assistance purposes and subject to allocation as in this title provided shall be allocated to counties on the basis of past experience and established case load history.[ 1959 c 26 § 74.04.210. Prior: 1939 c 216 § 15; RRS § 10007-115a.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.230 - Medical care services benefits—Mental health services.

RCW 74.04.230 Medical care services benefits—Mental health services.Persons eligible for medical care services benefits are eligible for mental health services to the extent that they meet the client definitions and priorities established by chapter 71.24 RCW.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 20; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 20; 1982 c 204 § 16.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See RCW 74.62.005.Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 74.62.005.Findings—Intent—Short title—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.04.225.Sliding-scale fee schedules for clients receiving behavioral health services: RCW 71.24.215.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.265 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.265 - Earnings—Deductions from grants.

RCW 74.04.265 Earnings—Deductions from grants.The secretary may issue rules consistent with federal laws and with memorials of the legislature, as will recognize the income of any persons without the deduction in full thereof from the amount of their grants.[ 1979 c 141 § 303; 1965 ex.s. c 35 § 1; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.265. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 74.04.266 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.266 - Aged, blind, or disabled assistance—Medical care services—Earned income exemption to be established for unemployable persons.

RCW 74.04.266 Aged, blind, or disabled assistance—Medical care services—Earned income exemption to be established for unemployable persons.In determining need for aged, blind, or disabled assistance, and medical care services, the department may by rule and regulation establish a monthly earned income exemption in an amount not to exceed the exemption allowable under disability programs authorized in Title XVI of the federal social security act.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 36 § 21; 2010 1st sp.s. c 8 § 21; 1977 ex.s. c 215 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See RCW 74.62.005.Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 74.62.005.Findings—Intent—Short title—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 74.04.225.
WA Rev Code § 74.04.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 74 - Public Assistance|Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.|74.04.280 - Assistance nontransferable and exempt from process.

RCW 74.04.280 Assistance nontransferable and exempt from process.Assistance given under this title shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity and none of the moneys received by recipients under this title shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.[ 1959 c 26 § 74.04.280. Prior: 1939 c 216 § 25; RRS § 10007-125a.]