The bill mandates that by January 1, 2027, the Secretary for Children and Families in Kansas must enter into a contract with the Office of Inspector General to establish and operate a fraud detection unit specifically for the food assistance program. This unit will be responsible for detecting, investigating, and assisting in the prosecution of fraud within the program, in compliance with federal regulations outlined in C.F.R. 272.4(g).

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that this fraud detection unit will be the only means by which the department can meet the federal requirements for fraud detection in the food assistance program. After January 1, 2027, the Secretary is prohibited from hiring additional employees or contracting with any other entities for fraud detection activities related to the program. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.