10A NCAC 71P .0504. CORRECTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE OVERPAYMENTS

(a)  State responsible overpayments will be charged to the state.

(b)  If the recipient (or his representative) failed to report a change or report timely, and fraud is not suspected, and he is not entitled to all or part of a check, the county shall:

(1)           Ask the recipient to refund the overpayment voluntarily.

(2)           If the recipient refuses to refund the overpayment, his special assistance grant may be reduced up to 10 percent if he has disregarded earned income or excess reserve up to that amount.

(3)           If the recipient has no disregarded earned income or excess reserve, the recipient shall sign an agreement that he will repay if he acquires resources in the future.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑153;

Eff. January 1, 1983.