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Referrals to DA-Welfare Fraud
When referring an individual to the District Attorney (DA)-Welfare Fraud for possible misuse of CalWORKs funds, follow the procedure in Suspected Misuse of CalWORKs Funds.
- If the UAM refuses to cooperate with requirements, including signing the Statement of Cash Aid Mother and Unrelated Adult Male (UAM) (CW 71) and/or making the contributions required by CalWORKs regulations (which can be for their needs only), a referral must be made. However, CalWORKs is not denied or discontinued, and no UAM contribution is deducted unless actually made.
- If the known or probable income of the UAM is insufficient to provide them with an independent living arrangement, a referral must be made.
- If the UAM makes a contribution that is less than the required contribution, a referral must be made with prior knowledge of the CalWORKs mother and the UAM . Do not refer a UAM who is in receipt of General Assistance (GA). (Contributions may be made in cash and/or in kind.)
Required Financial Contribution
The UAM is required to make a financial contribution to the family that is not less than what it would cost them to provide themselves with an independent living arrangement. Any part of the contribution that is designated for their needs is not considered income to the AU.
A UAM who is a recipient of CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, or GA is not required to make a contribution to the CalWORKs Assistance Unit (AU). Any voluntary contribution must be reported on the SAR 7.
Related Topics
Net Income from the Unrelated Adult