Ch 5 Investigation

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation

5.1 Reasons for Income Support Pension Overpayments

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/51-reasons-income-support-pension-overpayments

5.2 Reasons for Disability Compensation Payment Overpayments

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/52-reasons-disability-compensation-payment-overpayments

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5.3 How to Get Started with a Case

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/53-how-get-started-case

5.3.1 Ensure correct assessment

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/53-how-get-started-case/531-ensure-correct-assessment

5.3.2 Notify the pensioner

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/53-how-get-started-case/532-notify-pensioner

5.3.3 Establish the facts

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/53-how-get-started-case/533-establish-facts

5.3.4 Recoverable overpayment?

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/53-how-get-started-case/534-recoverable-overpayment

5.4 Factors to Establish

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/54-factors-establish

5.5 Requesting Information

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/55-requesting-information

5.5.1 Overview

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/55-requesting-information/551-overview

5.5.2 Authority to request information

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/55-requesting-information/552-authority-request-information

5.6 Methods used to Request Information

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/56-methods-used-request-information

5.7 Sources of Information

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/57-sources-information

5.8 Tables

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables

Table 1 Employment Income

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-1-employment-income

Table 2 Self Employed/Business Income

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-2-self-employedbusiness-income

Table 3 Ongoing Payments

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-3-ongoing-payments

Table 4 Investment Income

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-4-investment-income

Table 5 Assets

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-5-assets

Table 6 Relationship Status

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-6-relationship-status

Table 7 Dependent Children

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-7-dependent-children

Table 8 Rent Assistance

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-8-rent-assistance

Table 9 Remote Area Allowance

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-9-remote-area-allowance

Table 10 Dual Payments

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-10-dual-payments

Table 11 Disability Compensation Payment and Allowances

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-11-disability-compensation-payment-and-allowances

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Table 12 Death

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/58-tables/table-12-death

5.9 Fraud Investigations

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/59-fraud-investigations

5.9.1 Common instances of fraud

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/59-fraud-investigations/591-common-instances-fraud

5.9.2 Factors to consider

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/59-fraud-investigations/592-factors-consider

5.10 Prosecution Investigations

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/510-prosecution-investigations

5.10.1 Overview

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/510-prosecution-investigations/5101-overview

5.10.2 Cases requiring further investigation

Investigation is the first major step in overpayment work. An investigation follows the detection of a possible overpayment, and the purpose is to ascertain the facts of the case, analyse the evidence and determine whether an overpayment has occurred.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/overpayment-management-manual/ch-5-investigation/510-prosecution-investigations/5102-cases-requiring-further-investigation