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Identity and Eligibility Verification TechnologyIn FY 11-12, the Department will procure the services of a vendor to integrate identity and eligibilityverification technology into the process of becoming eligible to receive public assistance benefits. Currently,DCF processes applications and conducts eligibility for 90% of the applications it receives for public assistancebenefits. Through this process, DCF must verify and confirm information provided by applicants beforeapproving the issuance of benefits. This function is performed through processor responses to data exchangeswhich alert the processor to information about the applicant which likely impacts eligibility.Operational improvements expected from this initiative include:‣ Recent patterns of identity theft have revealed the need to improve DCF’s ability to appropriately preventand detect fraud, waste and abuse within the administration of public assistance benefits.‣ Technology innovations developed since the current system became operational indicate the availability ofidentity fraud prevention and detection capabilities which will enhance eligibility accuracy withoutadversely impacting the federally mandated time standards.‣ Secretary Wilkins has called for the implementation of identity and eligibility verification technology intothe process of becoming eligible to receive public assistance benefits from DCF by March 1, 2012.Services to be ProcuredData BrokeringAnticipated TimelineNov-2011Procurement Released (ITN)Jan-2012Vendor Selected/Contract AwardedDec-2011Vendor ResponsesDueMar-2012Contract Begins11