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INTER-DEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT
THIS INTER-DEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of
________, 2021, by and between the COUNTY OF FRESNO, through its DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES, hereinafter referred to as “DSS” and the FRESNO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
hereinafter referred to as “DA”, both separate departments of the COUNTY OF FRESNO.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, DSS and DA have a need for coordination for investigations of Welfare fraud;
WHEREAS, DSS and DA also have a need for coordination for prosecution of crimes against DSS’s
CalWORKs and CalFresh programs;
WHEREAS, DSS and DA are willing and able to coordinate any investigation of Welfare fraud and
prosecution of crimes against DSS CalWORKs and CalFresh programs; and
WHEREAS, DA has the facilities, equipment, and personnel skilled in the provision of such
services,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants and conditions, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1.OBLIGATIONS
A.DA agrees to provide all services as specified in this Inter-Departmental
Agreement and as set forth in Exhibit A, “Summary of Services,” attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein and made part of this Inter-Departmental Agreement.
B.DSS may request additional services from DA, which are not otherwise
provided for in this Inter-Departmental Agreement, in writing, which DA, at its sole discretion, may
choose to provide. If DA is unable to provide said additional services to DSS when requested, DA shall
provide written notification, with justification or reason for declination of services, within five (5) days to
DSS. Compensation for any such additional services shall be mutually agreed upon in writing as
determined by the Fresno County DA or designee, and DSS Director or designee.
2.TERM
The term of this Inter-Departmental Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2021 through
June 30, 2022.
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3. TERMINATION
A. Non-Allocation of Funds - The terms of this Inter-Departmental Agreement, and the
services to be provided hereunder, are contingent on the approval of funds by the appropriating
government agency. Should sufficient funds not be allocated, the services provided may be modified, or
this Inter-Departmental Agreement terminated, at any time by the DSS Director or designee by giving the
DA thirty (30) days advance written notice.
B. Breach of Contract - DSS may immediately suspend or terminate this Inter-
Departmental Agreement in whole or in part, where in the determination of the COUNTY there is:
1) An illegal or improper use of funds;
2) A failure to comply with any term of this Agreement;
3) A substantially incorrect or incomplete report submitted to the COUNTY;
4) Improperly performed service.
C. Without Cause - Under circumstances other than those set forth above, this Inter-
Departmental Agreement may be terminated by either party upon the giving of thirty (30) days advance
written notice of an intention to terminate. However, termination of this Inter-Departmental Agreement
shall not affect any active case services pursuant to this Inter-Departmental Agreement, which shall be
handled to their conclusion by DA.
4. COMPENSATION
For actual services provided pursuant to the terms of this Inter-Departmental Agreement,
DSS agrees to pay the DA and the DA agrees to receive compensation in accordance with Exhibit B,
“Budget Summary”, attached here and by this reference incorporated herein and made part of this Inter-
Departmental Agreement. The DA agrees to provide a revised budget within 30 days of receiving a
written notice from DSS informing the DA of the maximum compensation amount for the following fiscal
year.
For the twelve (12) month period of this Inter-Departmental Agreement, from July 1, 2021
through June 30, 2022, in no event shall actual services performed under this Inter-Departmental
Agreement be in excess of Two Million Thirty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars
($2,039,350).
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It is understood that all expenses incidental to DA’s performance of services under this
Inter-Departmental Agreement shall be borne by DA, including but not limited to any and all personnel,
equipment and supplies required in the performance of these services. If the DA should fail to comply
with any provision of the Inter-Departmental Agreement, DSS shall be relieved of its obligation for
further compensation. Any compensation which is not expended by the DA pursuant to the terms and
conditions of this Inter-Departmental Agreement shall automatically revert to DSS.
5. INVOICING
A. DA shall request reimbursement from DSS based on actual expenditures and
submit an invoice quarterly via email to: dssinvoices@fresnocountyca.gov, by the 15th of the month
following for the prior quarter’s expenditures. Prior to submission to DSS, the invoice shall be reviewed,
approved, and signed by a DA representative who is authorized to certify actual services were
performed and reimbursement requests represent actual costs. Requests for payment shall include
supporting programmatic and financial documentation with information including but not limited to
quarterly activity reports, a year-to-date statement, and a summary of charges which DA is seeking
reimbursement with back-up documentation as determined appropriate by DSS for the period(s) during
which costs were incurred.
B. Quarterly Activity Reports shall be submitted by the DA to DSS by the 15th of the
month following for the prior quarter’s expenditures. DA shall also furnish to DSS such statements,
receipts, reports, data, support documentation and other information as DSS may request pertaining to
matters covered by this Agreement.
C. Reimbursement for services rendered under this Inter-Departmental Agreement
shall not be made until said invoices with supporting documentation and an activity report, as identified
hereinabove, are received and reviewed by DSS. If the invoice is incorrect or is otherwise not in proper
form or substance, DSS shall have the right to withhold payment as to only that portion of the invoice
that is incorrect or improper. Payments by DSS shall be in arrears for services provided during the
preceding quarter, within forty-five (45) days after receipt and verification of DA’s invoice by DSS. Upon
receipt, verification, and approval of the submitted invoice and requested documentation, DSS shall
process said invoice for payment to DA.
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D. Once the invoice has been approved for payment by DSS, DSS shall prepare an
Inter-Department Journal Voucher to reimburse DA for actual expenditures. The Inter-Departmental
Journal Vouchers shall be subject to County, State, and Federal audits.
E. All costs shall be supported by properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices,
vouchers, orders or other accounting documents pertaining in whole or in part to this Inter-Departmental
Agreement and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. The support documentation must
indicate the line item budget account to which the cost is charged, if applicable.
6. MODIFICATION
A. Any matters of this Inter-Departmental Agreement may be modified from time to
time by the written consent of DA and DSS Director or Designee without, in any way, affecting the
remainder.
B. The DA hereby agrees that changes to the compensation under this Inter-
Departmental Agreement may be necessitated by a reduction in funding from State and/or Federal
sources. COUNTY’s DSS Director or designee may modify the maximum compensation depending on
State and Federal funding availability, as stated in Section Four (4) in this Inter-Departmental
Agreement. The DA further understands that this Inter-Departmental Agreement is subject to any
restrictions, limitations or enactments of all legislative bodies which affect the provisions, term, or
funding of this Inter-Departmental Agreement in any manner.
7. NON-ASSIGNMENT
The DA shall not assign, transfer or sub-contract this Inter-Departmental Agreement nor
their rights or duties under this Inter-Departmental Agreement without the prior written consent of the DSS
Director or designee. Any transferee, assignee, or subcontractor will be subject to all applicable provisions
of this Inter-Departmental Agreement, and all applicable State and Federal regulations. The DA shall be
held primarily responsible by DSS for the performance of any transferee, assignee, or subcontractor unless
otherwise expressly agreed to in writing by DSS. The use of subcontractor by the DA shall not entitle the
DA to any additional compensation than is provided for under this Inter-Departmental Agreement.
8. NON-DISCRIMINATION
During the performance of this Inter-Departmental Agreement the DA shall not unlawfully
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discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, or recipient of services, because of ethnic
group identification, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, color, physical disability,
mental disability, medical condition, national origin, race, ancestry, marital status, religion, or religious
creed, pursuant to all applicable State of California and Federal statutes and regulations.
9. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY
All services performed by the DA under this Inter-Departmental Agreement shall be in
strict conformance with all applicable Federal, State of California, and/or local laws and regulations
relating to confidentiality. The DA shall require its employees, agents, officers and subcontractors to
comply with the provisions of Sections 10850 and 14100.2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, as well
as the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policies and Procedures, Division
19-0000 and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Medi-Cal Eligibility Procedures
Manual, Section 2H. These Code sections provide that:
A. All applications and records concerning any individual made or kept by any public
officer or agency in connection with the administration of any provision of the Welfare and Institutions
Code relating to Medicaid or any form of public social services for which grants-in-aid are received by
the State of California from the United States government shall be confidential, and shall not be open to
examination for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of such public social
services.
B. No person shall publish, disclose or use or permit or cause to be published or
disclosed any list of persons receiving public social services, except as is provided by law.
C. No person shall publish, disclose, or use or permit or cause to be published,
disclosed or used any confidential information pertaining to an applicant or recipient, except as is
provided by laws.
The DA shall inform all of its employees, agents, officers and subcontractors of the above
provisions and that any person knowingly and intentionally violating such provisions is guilty of a
misdemeanor. In addition, the DA, its employees, agents and officer shall comply, and require all of its
subcontractors to comply, with (1) the DHCS Medi-Cal Privacy and Security Agreement between the
California DHCS and the County of Fresno that is then in effect, and (2) the Privacy and Security
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Agreement between the CDSS and the County of Fresno that is then in effect, both of which together
shall be referred to as “the Agreements” and are incorporated herein by this reference. The current
versions of both the DHCS and CDSS Privacy and Security agreements are available upon request or
can be viewed at: http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/MediCalPrivacy/. The DA shall ensure that all personally
identifiable information (PII), as defined in the Agreements, concerning program recipients shall be kept
confidential and shall not be opened to examination, publicized, disclosed, or used for any purpose not
directly connected with the administration of the program. The DA shall use appropriate administrative,
physical, and technical safeguards to protect PII, as set forth in the Agreements. Upon discovery of a
breach, security incident, intrusion, or unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of PII, the DA shall
immediately report the incident to the COUNTY by email to dssprivacyofficer@fresnocountyca.gov.
The DA shall certify that all employees, agents, officers and subcontractors have received privacy
and security training before accessing any PII and have received refresher training annually, as required
by the Agreements.
10. CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT
In the event of any change in the status of the DA’s leadership or management, the DA shall
provide written notice to DSS within thirty (30) days from the date of change. Such notification shall include
any new leader or manager’s name, address and qualifications. “Leadership or management” shall include
any employee, member, or owner of DA that: a) directs individuals providing services pursuant to this Inter-
Departmental Agreement, b) exercises control over the manner in which services are provided, or c) has
authority over the DA’s finances.
11. RECORDS
The DA shall assume responsibility for maintaining detailed records to support its
invoices to DSS for services provided under this Inter-Departmental Agreement. DA shall provide DSS
with access to said records for audit purposes. Furthermore, the DA shall retain said records for a
minimum of five (5) years following the expiration of this Inter-Departmental Agreement. In the event of
any outstanding State of California or Federal audits or exceptions, the DA agrees to retain its records
until such audits and exceptions are finalized.
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12. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The DA, its officers, consultants, subcontractors, agents, and employees shall comply with
all applicable State, Federal, and local laws and regulations governing projects that utilize Federal Funds.
13. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES
It is understood that this is an Inter-Departmental Agreement by and between two (2)
separate departments of the County of Fresno and is not intended to and shall not be construed to create a
relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association. The provisions of this
Inter-Departmental Agreement are severable. The invalidity or unenforceability of any one provision in the
Inter-Departmental Agreement shall not affect the other provisions.
14. ENTIRE INTER-DEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT
This Inter-Departmental Agreement constitutes the entire Inter-Departmental Agreement
between the DA and DSS with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous Inter-
Departmental Agreement negotiations, proposals, commitments, writings, advertisements, publications,
and understanding of any nature whatsoever unless expressly included in this Inter-Departmental
Agreement.
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Exhibit A
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COUNTY OF FRESNO
WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION
SUMMARY OF SERVICES
ORGANIZATION: COUNTY OF FRESNO DISTRICT ATTORNEY
ADDRESS: 2100 Tulare Street Suite 1000, Fresno, CA 93721
SERVICES: Welfare Fraud Investigation & Prosecution
CONTRACT PERIOD: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 ($2,039,350)
I.PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Pursuant to California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Manual of Policies and
Procedures (MPP) 20-005, The County shall establish and maintain a Special
Investigative Unit (SIU) consisting of staff trained and qualified to prevent, detect, and
investigate fraud and carry out investigations of other possible criminal activity within
the purview of the County of Fresno Department of Social Services (DSS).
DSS shall maintain an organized SIU in accordance with MPP 20-007, which shall
have as its purpose investigating suspected welfare fraud and suspected violations of
law in connection with matters for which DSS has responsibility, as well as to function
as a liaison between DSS and law enforcement agencies.
The County of Fresno District Attorney’s office (DA) shall provide to DSS the following
services through this Inter-Departmental Agreement, which include: (1) Welfare fraud
investigation; (2) prosecution of crimes against the DSS CalWORKs program; and (3)
prosecution of crimes against the DSS CalFresh program.
Outcomes as they relate to Early Fraud Savings and Court Order Collections Amount
will make this program cost-effective for the County, pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code (WIC) 18902.5.
A. DEFINITION OF FRAUD
Pursuant to CDSS MPP 20-003, fraud exists when a person, on behalf of
themselves or others, has:
1.Knowingly, and with intent to deceive or defraud, made a false statement
or representation to obtain benefits, obtain a continuance or increase of
benefits, or avoid a reduction of aid benefits.
2.Knowingly, and with intent to defraud, failed to disclose a fact, which, if
disclosed, could have resulted in the denial, reduction, or discontinuance of
benefits.
Exhibit A
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3. Accepted benefits knowing he/she is not entitled to or accepted any
amount of benefits knowing it is greater than the amount to which he/she is
entitled.
4. Made statements which he/she did not know to be true with reckless
disregard for the truth for the purpose of obtaining, continuing, or avoiding
a reduction or denial of benefits.
B. EARLY FRAUD PREVENTION GUIDELINES
Pursuant to WIC 11055.5 and 18902.5, DSS shall operate an early fraud prevention
and detection program for public aid and CalFresh benefits. This program shall be
subject to all of the following conditions:
1. No intimidation of applicants or recipients shall occur, either by referral or
threat of referral for a fraud investigation.
2. Applicants shall not be referred for a fraud investigation until after they have
completed and signed the application for aid.
3. The referral and investigation shall not delay the receipt of aid, including
immediate need payments, for eligible applicants and recipients.
4. Uniformed investigators shall not be used by DSS for its fraud prevention
program.
5. The County shall abide by the confidentiality requirements in Section 10850
and the requirements and protections in the California Right to Financial
Privacy Act under Chapter 20 (commencing with Section 7460) of Division 7
of Title 1 of the Government Code.
II. DISTRICT ATTORNEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The DA responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:
A. FRAUD INVESTIGATION
The DA will be responsible for case preparation, investigative duties, and criminal
prosecutions of alleged violations against the DSS CalWORKs and/or CalFresh
programs. The DA will file criminal and/or civil charges when investigation(s) reveal
sufficient evidence exists of fraud. In addition, individual prosecution units shall be
responsible for the following:
1. Early Fraud Prevention Unit
Duties shall include but are not limited to:
a) Conducting eligibility investigations.
b) Assisting with training of DSS Eligibility Workers.
c) Investigating unreported income, asset matches, family composition,
mail drop addresses, and homeless fraud.
Exhibit A
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2. Ongoing Fraud Teams
Duties shall include but are not limited to:
a) Investigating unreported income, asset matches, duplicate aid (for
children out of the home), false documents, duplicate check cases,
homeless fraud, unreported persons in the home, unreported earnings,
false applications, and childcare.
b) Coordinating the Diversion Program.
c) Investigating trafficking of CalFresh benefits.
d) Investigating Welfare check forgeries.
e) Work with DSS to develop a threshold referral process for ongoing fraud
reported under a specified amount.
3. DSS Internal Investigations
The Welfare Fraud Internal Investigations Team conducts complex and
sensitive investigations that have been referred for review by DSS. These
matters may or may not lead to criminal charges being filed. Investigations
that involve DSS employees may include the fraudulent reporting of
household income, fraudulent reporting of family composition, Electronic
Benefit Transfer misappropriations, forgery, and the filing of false
documentation. Investigations involve the gathering and reporting of facts
that are supported by evidentiary documentation. Internal investigations
regularly involve the following:
a) Locating and interviewing accused persons and witnesses; analyzing
and evaluating their testimony; conducting surveillance if necessary.
b) Preparing oral and written reports, correspondence, exhibit lists and
memoranda.
c) Conferring with the Deputy District Attorney and reporting findings;
discussing the case and any evidentiary concerns; assembling and
preparing evidence for presentation in court when applicable.
d) Testifying in court concerning the details surrounding the investigation.
e) Appearing as a witness in an administrative proceeding when necessary.
4. DSS Agreement Fraud Investigations
The Welfare Fraud Internal Investigations Team will conduct investigations
involving DSS contractors or subrecipients with Agreements that have been
referred for review by the DSS. These matters may or may not lead to
criminal charges being filed. Agreement Fraud Investigations involve the
following:
a) Locating and interviewing accused persons and witnesses; analyzing
and evaluating their testimony; conducting surveillance if necessary.
b) Preparing oral and written reports, correspondence, exhibit lists, and
memoranda.
c) Conferring with the Deputy District Attorney and reporting findings;
discussing the case and any evidentiary concerns. Assembling and
preparing evidence for presentation in court when applicable.
Exhibit A
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d) Testifying in court concerning the details surrounding the investigation.
e) Appearing as a witness in an administrative proceeding.
B. STAFFING
Each first-line supervisor and welfare fraud investigator shall be a peace officer
(pursuant to Penal Code Section 830.35) and meet the minimum standards
established for peace officers (pursuant to Penal Code Section 832 and
Government Code Sections 1029 - 1031).
1. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
a) Prior to appointment, each first line supervisor and welfare fraud
investigator shall have had an investigation of his/her background, to
ensure that all the minimum standards have been met.
b) The county shall maintain a file on each first line supervisor and welfare
fraud investigator, which shall consist of all information pertinent to the
background investigation and provide documentation that the minimum
standards for employment, as specified, have been met.
C. MEETINGS, REPORTS, AUDITS, & REPAYMENTS
1. MEETINGS
a) The DA shall meet with DSS, at minimum, on a quarterly basis to monitor
the MOU as well as establish and maintain a working relationship with
the DSS.
b) The DA shall exchange pertinent information, resolve problems, and
work together with DSS to effectively coordinate services.
(1) The DA shall provide regular updates to DSS on all DSS
internal investigations and DSS-referred Fraud Cases.
2. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
a) The DA shall submit to the DSS Contract Analyst the Monthly Activity
Reports (MAR) on a quarterly basis, as well as a copy of the DSS 466
Fraud Activity Investigation Report, or other applicable state forms, that
will be provided to the DSS Finance Office on a quarterly basis.
b) The DA shall also forward all Reports of Investigations to the Diversion
Unit.
3. AUDITS
The DA shall:
a) Cooperate in establishing and maintaining a vigorous, viable program of
CalWORKs/CalFresh fraud control in Fresno County.
b) Be subject to audit and review for compliance by DSS and any agency
of the State of California or Federal government involved in the
administration of this program.
c) Complete timesheets using work codes to specifically identify the time
spent on CalFresh and CalWORKs programs. All timesheets shall be
retained in the DA files for future audit purposes.
Exhibit A
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4. REPAYMENTS
a) For all repayments which the DA has involvement, the DA shall instruct
clients to make restitution to a process approved by DSS.
D. TRAINING
DA will provide annual Civil Rights and Privacy and Security training to DA staff in
the beginning of every calendar year, and DA will provide relevant proof of
completion to DSS by April 1st of every calendar year. DA will ensure all new hires
receive Civil Rights and Privacy and Security training and proof of completion will
be submitted to DSS within 30 days of their hire.
The DA agrees to provide any other additional trainings to staff as they become
required by DSS. DSS is to provide training material for DA staff.
III. DSS RESPONSIBILITIES:
DSS responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:
A. FRAUD REFERRALS
DSS, pursuant to WIC 11055.5 and 18902.5, shall make a referral for welfare fraud
investigation when there is reason to believe that fraud exists. DSS will work with
the DA to identify and create a reasonable threshold for cases that are referred to
the DA for investigation and prosecution. DSS will ensure the DA is provided all
relevant information on each beneficiary under investigation or prosecution.
1. FRAUD EXISTENCE
Fraud exists when a person, on behalf of himself or herself or others, has
done any of the following
a) Knowingly, and with intent to deceive or defraud, made a false statement
or representation to obtain benefits, to obtain a continuance or increase
of benefits, or to avoid a reduction of benefits.
b) Knowingly, and with intent to defraud, failed to disclose a fact which, if
disclosed, could result in a denial, reduction, or discontinuance of
benefits.
c) Accepted benefits knowing he or she was not entitled to those benefits,
or accepted any amount of benefits knowing the amount of benefits
received was greater than the amount to which he or she was entitled.
d) Made any statement which he or she did not know to be true with reckless
disregard of the truth, for the purpose of obtaining, continuing, or avoiding
a reduction or denial of benefits.
2. GROUNDS FOR FRAUD
Reasonable grounds exist when one or more of the following criteria exists:
a) An overpayment or overissuance of benefits, or both, may result from an
applicant’s failure to report information pertinent to eligibility or benefits.
b) A questionable situation exists and the applicant or third party acting on
behalf of the applicant will not cooperate in providing necessary
Exhibit A
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verification of information which would affect the applicant’s eligibility or
the amount of benefits for which the applicant is eligible.
c) DSS finds conflicting information which could affect the applicant’s
eligibility or the amount of benefits for which the applicant is eligible, and
any further action on the part of that staff person could jeopardize the
investigator’s ability to investigate.
d) DSS is made aware of any situation involving the applicant that could
involve embezzlement, collusion, conspiracy, trafficking, black
marketing, or any other general program violations.
e) DSS is made aware of any situation in which the applicant may have
forged, may have caused the forgery of, or is using a forgery of, any
warrant or authorization to participate which has been negotiated.
f) DSS has received an allegation of fraud with respect to the applicant from
any governmental agency.
g) DSS has received a complaint containing facts which allege that a crime
involving a public social services program, including, but not limited to,
fraud, perjury, trafficking, or embezzlement, may be occurring.
B. FRAUD DETECTION AND PREVENTION TRAININGS
1. DSS, pursuant to CDSS Manual Div. 20-005.24, shall provide training on the
prevention and detection of fraud to all program staff and first-line
supervisors, utilizing curricula approved by the CDSS. New employees will
receive a minimum of eight hours of such training during the first four months
of their employment. DSS will also provide refresher training annually to
Departmental staff.
C. MEETINGS
1. DSS shall meet with the DA, at minimum, on a quarterly basis to monitor the
MOU as well as establish and maintain a working relationship with the DA to
effectively coordinate services.
Exhibit A
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Performance Outcomes
Performance Measure Expected Level of Performance
Performance Measurement 1:
Early Fraud Prevention projected savings
Measurement Parameters:
The total annual savings will be measured annually using
the State of California’s formula.
Data Source:
DSS 466, GPS Report, or other applicable state form
The Early Fraud Unit will
complete investigations that
result in a projected savings of
$1,555,000 per fiscal year.
Performance Measurement 2:
Ongoing Fraud Unit’s Total Court Ordered Collections
Amount
Measurement Parameters:
The total court ordered collections amount will be
measured annually.
Data Source:
DSS 466, GPS Report, or other applicable state form
The Ongoing Fraud Unit’s total
court ordered collections amount
will be at least $350,000 per
fiscal year.
Performance Measurement 3:
The Early Fraud Unit Completed Investigations
Measurement Parameters:
The total will be measured annually. The total Early Fraud
cases processed annually is dependent upon total DSS
Internal Investigation referrals received, as 1 FTE
investigator staff splits investigation time between the two.
Prioritization and progress reports will be tracked and
provided at quarterly monitoring meetings, or as requested
by DSS.
Data Source:
DSS 466, GPS Report, or other applicable state form
The Early Fraud Unit will
process 850 cases during each
fiscal year with 140 cases
resulting in cost savings.
Exhibit A
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Performance Measurement 4:
The Ongoing Fraud Unit Completed Investigations
Measurement Parameters:
The total will be measured annually.
Data Source:
DSS 466, GPS Report, or other applicable state form
The Ongoing Fraud Unit will
complete 400 investigations
during each fiscal year, filing at
least 70 cases for prosecution.
Performance Measurement 5:
Ongoing Fraud Unit; review of DSS Internal Investigations
Measurement Parameters:
The total will be measured annually.
Data Source:
DSS MAR
100% of DSS Internal Referrals
will be reviewed for investigation
by the Ongoing Fraud Unit.
Performance Measurement 6:
Ongoing Fraud Unit; review of DSS Agreement
Investigations
Measurement Parameters:
The total will be measured annually.
Data Source:
DSS MAR
100% of DSS Agreement
Investigation Referrals will be
reviewed by the Ongoing Fraud
Unit.
Exhibit B
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ORGANIZATION:FRESNO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
SERVICES:WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION
CONTRACT PERIOD:JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 30, 2022
JCN TITLE
NO. of
POSITION
REGULAR
SALARIES
BENEFITS TOTAL SALARIES AND
BENEFITS
1212 Deputy District Attorney IV 1 $136,623 $109,734 $246,357
1793 Supervising DA Investigator 1 $116,015 $122,203 $238,218
1760 Senior District Attorney Investigator 4 $407,012 $433,205 $840,217
1758 Investigative Technician 1 $46,173 $44,288 $90,461
1261 Legal Assistant 2 $79,163 $70,811 $149,974
SUBTOTAL REGULAR SALARIES and BENEFITS 9.0 $784,986 $780,241 $1,565,227
TOTAL REGULAR SALARIES and BENEFITS 9.0 784,986 780,241 1,565,227
Overtime $40,000 $40,000
Extra Help $140,000 $140,000
SALARIES, BENEFITS, EXTRA HELP & OVERTIME 9.0 $964,986 $780,241 $1,745,227
WELFARE FRAUD SUMMARY OF POSITIONS
FY 2021-22
Exhibit B
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ORGANIZATION:COUNTY OF FRESNO DISTRICT ATTORNEY Base allocation 1,800,000$
SERVICES:WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION FY 20-21 incentive funds 239,349$
CONTRACT PERIOD:JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 30, 2022 FY 21-22 total budget 2,039,349$
Account No.
6000 Salaries and Employee Benefits
6100 Regular Salaries 784,986$
6200 Extra Help 140,000
6300 Overtime 40,000
6350 Unemployment Insurance 716
6400 Retirement Contribution 629,238
6500 OASDI Contribution 57,449
6550 Workers' Comp Contribution 10,478
6600 Health Insurance Contribution 81,303
6670 Benefits Administration 1,057
Total Salaries & Employee Benefits 1,745,227$
7000 Services and Supplies
7039 Mobile Communication 9,590$
Mobile radio network access
7101 Liability Insurance 630
7205 Maintenance - Equipment 1,250
Maintenance/repair of office and law enforcement equipment.
7250 Memberships 735
7265 Office Expenses 9,500
Routine office supplies
WELFARE FRAUD BUDGET DETAIL
FY 2021-22
Account Name Amount
Exibit B
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ORGANIZATION:COUNTY OF FRESNO DISTRICT ATTORNEY Base allocation 1,800,000$
SERVICES:WELFARE FRAUD INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION FY 20-21 incentive funds 239,349$
CONTRACT PERIOD:JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 30, 2022 FY 21-22 total budget 2,039,349$
Account No.
WELFARE FRAUD BUDGET DETAIL
FY 2021-22
Account Name Amount
7268 Postage 500
Costs of mailing out statements, Barnes notices,
and W & I requirements
7269 Printing 45
7286 PeopleSoft Human Resources Charge 2,030
7287 PeopleSoft Financial Charge 4,365
7295 Professional and Specialized Services 15,000
Document Destruction; Court Reporter/Transcript Services;
Interpreters Court/Office, General Services Department (Security);
County Administration Office (Labor Distribution); Money Orders
County Personnel Department; (Legal Services); Locate (Skip Tracing);
Extradition's
7296 Data Processing Services:33,060
Computer network access
7309 Computer Services Software 5,000
7325 Publications and Legal Notices 799
7385 Small Tools & Instruments 30,000
Small tools for office and investigative staff
7412 Mileage 2,000
7415 Transportation, Travel & Education 15,000
Transportation, meals, and registration fees for program related in-state travel/training
7416 Transportation & Travel - Fleet 72,120
Program vehicle operation and maintenance costs
7611 Security Services 0
Total Services and Supplies 201,624$
7800 Other Charges
7868 Department Overhead Allocation 92,499
Total Other Charges 92,499$
Total Appropriations 2,039,350$