What is Income and Disability Assistance fraud? "Fraud" means providing information that is false or misleading in order to receive assistance for which the person is not eligible. Situations of fraud may include (but are not limited to):
How to report fraud There are a couple of ways to report alleged fraud:
If you elect to provide your name and contact information, you may be contacted by ministry staff as part of an investigation. If you do not want to provide your name or contact information, you may leave those sections blank. Please note that even if you do not include your name or contact information, it is possible that information you provide may still expose your identity if someone is able to determine who you are from the details you provide in this form. The ministry recommends that you not include in your comments any information that could identify you if you do not wish to be identified. Please note that no information you provide to the ministry will be protected by informer privilege.
Will I be told the outcome of the suspected fraud I have reported? No, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act prevents the ministry from sharing any information about the progress or outcome of an investigation. The confidentiality of the person involved is protected. Cases that proceed to court may become part of public court records.
After I have provided the information, what happens? The information you provide is sent to Prevention and Loss Management Services, where it is assessed to determine what actions are required. Information provided may result in: