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House tightens rules for collecting public‑assistance overpayments, moves evidence language
Utah House of Representatives · February 22, 1994
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Summary
The House passed H.B. 277 to clarify overpayment definitions and collection authority and H.B. 186 to relocate related evidence language; sponsors said the changes strengthen the Office of Recovery Services' ability to pursue fraud while preserving relief for government error.
Representative Doyle M. Mortimer introduced H.B. 277 as a clarification of the Office of Recovery Services' authority to collect public‑assistance overpayments. Mortimer said the bill defines what constitutes an overpayment and imposes a 10% monetary penalty where an overpayment…
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