The bill mandates the Secretary for Children and Families in Kansas to establish data-matching agreements with various state agencies to enhance the verification of eligibility for the food assistance program. This includes receiving and reviewing information on a monthly or quarterly basis from agencies such as the Office of Vital Statistics, the Department of Labor, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Corrections. The bill specifies that the Secretary will assess changes in circumstances that may affect eligibility, including employment status, income, residency, and incarceration, as well as monitor lottery and gambling winnings that exceed $3,000.
Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to review federal data sources monthly to ensure continued eligibility for food assistance. This includes information from the Social Security Administration, the National Directory of New Hires, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Furthermore, the Secretary is tasked with publicly reporting quarterly on findings related to noncompliance and fraud investigations, detailing the number of households investigated, improper payments, and funds recovered. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.