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Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICESPart 17 - Division of Early Childhood Care and Development Child Care Payment Program Policy Manual
Chapter 9 - Program Compliance
Rule 18-17-9.16 - Criminal Prosecution

18 Miss. Code. R. 17-9.16

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Rule 18-17-9.16 - Criminal Prosecution

If there is sufficient evidence of a Suspected Intentional Program Violation (SIPV), the evidence shall be referred for criminal prosecution if the potential improper payment amount is over $50,000. Criminal prosecution shall be consistent with state and federal law. MDHS shall collect the improper payment through repayment agreement or court ordered restitution. When a case is referred for criminal prosecution, MDHS reserves the right to enact any of the penalties identified in this manual at their sole discretion, including but not limited to permanent disbarment from the program.

18 Miss. Code. R. 17-9.16

45 CFR 98.100(d); 45 CFR 98.11; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-27; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: May 2023
Adopted 5/15/2023