Section 441.13.2. Review of public assistance records by the department.

       13.2(1) Authorized representatives of the department shall have the right to review case records to determine the following:

        a.           If the client has provided complete, correct and accurate information to the local agency to be used in the determination of the assistance benefits.

        b.           If the local agency has correctly administered the state policies in determination of assistance for the public assistance programs.

        c.           Whether overpayments or underpayments have been made correctly to the public assistance client during the month of review.

        d.           If there is indication of fraudulent practice or abuse of the public assistance programs by either the client or local agency.

       13.2(2) All pertinent case records within the department may be used by the reviewer to assist in substantiating an accurate reflection as to the correctness of the assistance paid to the client.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 234.12, 239B.4 and 249A.4.