California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §12301.25: (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the standardized provider timesheet used to track the work performed by providers of services under this article shall contain both of the following: (1

Civil

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Standardized provider timesheets must include certification and a notice of potential civil penalties. Fraud in timesheet information triggers both criminal penalties and civil fines of $500–$1,000 per violation.

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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the standardized provider timesheet used to track the work performed by providers of services under this article shall contain both of the following: (1) A certification to be signed by the provider and recipient, verifying that the information provided in the timesheet is true and correct. (2) A statement that the provider or recipient may be subject to civil penalties if the information provided is found not to be true and correct. (b) A person who is convicted of fraud, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 12305.8, resulting from intentional deception or misrepresentation in the provision of timesheet information under this section shall, in addition to any criminal penalties imposed, be subject to a civil penalty of at least five hundred dollars ($500), but not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), for each violation.

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