Subdivision 1.Application.

For purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Applicant.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 245E.01

  • children: includes children by birth or adoption;

    (9) "day" comprises the time from midnight to the next midnight;

    (10) "fiscal year" means the year by or for which accounts are reckoned;

    (11) "hereafter" means a reference to the time after the time when the law containing such word takes effect;

    (12) "heretofore" means a reference to the time previous to the time when the law containing such word takes effect;

    (13) "judicial sale" means a sale conducted by an officer or person authorized for the purpose by some competent tribunal;

    (14) "minor" means an individual under the age of 18 years;

    (15) "money" means lawful money of the United States;

    (16) "night time" means the time from sunset to sunrise;

    (17) "non compos mentis" refers to an individual of unsound mind;

    (18) "notary" means a notary public;

    (19) "now" in any provision of a law referring to other laws in force, or to persons in office, or to any facts or circumstances as existing, relates to the laws in force, or to the persons in office, or to the facts or circumstances existing, respectively, on the effective date of such provision;

    (20) "verified" when used in reference to writings, means supported by oath or affirmation. See Minnesota Statutes 645.45

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.

“Applicant” has the meaning given in section 119B.011, subdivision 2.

Subd. 3.Child care assistance program.

“Child care assistance program” means any of the assistance programs under chapter 119B.

Subd. 4.Commissioner.

“Commissioner” means the commissioner of human services.

Subd. 5.Controlling individual.

“Controlling individual” has the meaning given in section 245A.02, subdivision 5a.

Subd. 6.County.

“County” means a local county child care assistance program staff or subcontracted staff, or a county investigator acting on behalf of the commissioner.

Subd. 7.Department.

“Department” means the Department of Human Services.

Subd. 8.Financial misconduct or misconduct.

“Financial misconduct” or “misconduct” means an entity’s or individual’s acts or omissions that result in fraud and abuse or error against the Department of Human Services. Financial misconduct includes acting as a recruiter offering conditional employment on behalf of a provider that has received funds from the child care assistance program.

Subd. 9.Identify.

“Identify” means to furnish the full name, current or last known address, phone number, and email address of the individual or business entity.

Subd. 10.License holder.

“License holder” has the meaning given in section 245A.02, subdivision 9.

Subd. 11.Mail.

“Mail” means the use of any mail service with proof of delivery and receipt.

Subd. 12.Provider.

“Provider” means either a provider as defined in section 119B.011, subdivision 19, or a legal unlicensed provider as defined in section 119B.011, subdivision 16.

Subd. 13.Recipient.

“Recipient” means a family receiving assistance as defined under section 119B.011, subdivision 13.

Subd. 13a.Recruiter offering conditional employment.

“Recruiter offering conditional employment” means a child care provider, center owner, director, manager, license holder, or other controlling individual or agent who, for pecuniary gain, directly procures or solicits an applicant or a prospective employee and requires as a condition of employment that the applicant or prospective employee has one or more children who are eligible for or receive child care assistance.

Subd. 14.Terminate.

“Terminate” means revocation of participation in the child care assistance program.