Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-45-102: [For postponed repeal, see T.C.A. 4-45-108] Authority of division

The division has the authority to:

(1) Investigate the allegation of disability fraud by conducting interviews of the applicant and third parties and conducting surveillance on those parties;

(2) Investigate civil and criminal fraud and abuse, and investigate other violations of state criminal law;

(3) Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies, and where a preliminary investigation of fraud and abuse by a provider establishes a sufficient basis to warrant a full investigation, refer matters to the appropriate enforcement authority for criminal prosecution;

(4) Refer matters to the appropriate enforcement authorities for civil proceedings of funds that have been inappropriately paid by the disability program, including referral to the attorney general for civil recovery; and

(5) Cooperate with other state agencies to investigate disability fraud and abuse.