Iowa Admin. Code r. 871-25.6 - Investigation of fraud (procedure)

(1) Upon receipt of an allegation of fraudulent activity, the investigation and recovery unit will prepare an investigation file containing all necessary documents, assign an investigation number, and assign the case to an investigator. All investigation files will remain confidential.

(2) The investigator will make a thorough review of all documents contained within the file and determine what issues need to be investigated. Documented evidence will be obtained from any necessary source.

(3) An investigator has the authority to request all necessary information in the investigation of any error or potential fraudulent activity committed by a claimant, employing unit, or other party. Likewise, testimony may be taken from any person who has relevant information or records. Any person, when requested by an investigator to produce records or give testimony, must be available to give testimony to the department or to produce records within a reasonable time. If any person does not comply with the investigator's request for the person to give testimony to the department or produce records, a subpoena may be issued summoning the person to appear before the investigator to give testimony or present the records.

If the investigator determines that any request for the voluntary production of pertinent records might endanger the existence of such records, the investigation and recovery unit may immediately issue a subpoena duces tecum to ensure the production of such records.

(4) The investigation and recovery unit may seek the assistance of field auditors.

(5) The investigator may surveil any relevant individual or location.

(6) Upon completion of the investigation, a determination shall be made as to whether fraudulent activity has occurred. If there is fraudulent activity, appropriate corrective action shall be initiated. The unit is to provide its findings to the alleging party if the investigation may impact the alleging party's employer account of claim for benefits. The case may be prepared for prosecution if warranted.

(7) A detailed report will be entered in the case management system upon completion.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 96.16, 96.11(6) and 96.11(7).

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 871-25.6

Amended by IAB May 23, 2018/Volume XL, Number 24, effective 6/27/2018 Adopted by IAB November 13, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 10, effective 12/18/2024