West Virginia § 9-8-8 - 9-8-8. Referrals for fraud, misrepresentation or inadequate documentation.
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§ 9-8-8. 9-8-8. Referrals for fraud, misrepresentation or inadequate documentation.
(a) After the case review as set forth in §9-8-6 of this code, the department shall refer cases of suspected fraud to the Office of Inspector General within the department. That office shall take appropriate action, including civil penalties or referral to an appropriate prosecuting attorney for criminal prosecution.
(b) In cases of substantiated fraud, upon conviction, the state shall review all appropriate legal options. These may include, but are not limited to, removal from other public assistance programs and garnishment of wages or state income tax refunds until the department recovers an equal amount of benefits fraudulently claimed.
(c) The department may refer suspected cases of fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate documentation to appropriate agencies, divisions, or departments for review of eligibility issues in other public assistance programs. This should also include cases in which an individual is determined to be no longer eligible for the original program.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 9-8-8
What does West Virginia Code § 9-8-8 cover?
Section 9-8-8 ("9-8-8. Referrals for fraud, misrepresentation or inadequate documentation.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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