Section 12-17.2-3.5-16 - Decertification and revocation of eligibility(a) The division may, according to rules adopted under IC 4-22-2, decertify a provider for any of the following reasons:(1) The provider fails to comply with this chapter.(2) The provider refuses to allow, during normal business hours, the division or an agent of the division to inspect the facility where the provider operates a child care program.(b) A provider is ineligible, and the division may revoke for a period of not less than two (2) years from the date on which a final determination is made under IC 4-21.5 a provider's eligibility, to receive a voucher payment under this chapter for any of the following reasons:(1) The provider is determined by the division to have made false statements in the provider's: (A) application for eligibility to receive a voucher payment; or(B) records required by the division; under this chapter.
(2) Credible allegations of fraud have been made against the provider, as determined by the division.(3) Criminal charges of welfare fraud have been filed against the provider.(4) Allegations of welfare fraud committed by the provider have been substantiated by the division.Amended by P.L. 171-2014, SEC. 8, eff. 7/1/2014.Added by P.L. 225-2013, SEC. 15, eff. 7/1/2013.