Alabama § 41-1-12 - State Agencies Required to Take Certain Measures to Prevent Fraud Before Paying Benefits to Recipients.
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§ 41-1-12. State Agencies Required to Take Certain Measures to Prevent Fraud Before Paying Benefits to Recipients.
(a) For purposes of this section, “benefit” means a payment of public funds based on the recipient’s ability to meet certain qualifications or criteria. The term does not include a tax credit, tax rebate, or tax refund, nor does it include any grant that requires highly specialized expertise or qualifications whereby a limited number of persons would qualify.
(b) Before any state agency, department, board, or commission may begin to process or pay benefits to recipients pursuant to a new program or newly instituted benefit, the agency, department, board, or commission shall consult with the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts to determine if there is a system or service in place which could aid the agency, department, board, or commission in detecting, defraying, or preventing fraudulent payments. If such a system or service exists, the agency, department, board, or commission shall determine whether such a system or service can be integrated with, modify, or replace its current systems or programs and shall use the system or service to the full extent practicable. This shall be a management decision of the agency, department, board, or commission.
(c) This section does not apply to group health benefits administered by a state agency, department, board, or commission.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 41-1-12
What does Code of Alabama § 41-1-12 cover?
Section 41-1-12 ("State Agencies Required to Take Certain Measures to Prevent Fraud Before Paying Benefits to Recipients.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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