Massachusetts General Laws ch. 23E sec. 11 – Fraud investigations; right to request and receive information
Section 11. For the purpose of investigating fraud and collecting data regarding workplace injuries, the department shall have the right to request and receive information from the department of revenue, the department of unemployment assistance, and the department of career services, the registry of motor vehicles, the department of welfare, the insurance fraud bureau of Massachusetts, the workers’ compensation rating and inspection bureau, and individual insurers, self-insurers and self-insurance groups and shall forward information regarding fraudulent activities to these entities. Such information shall be provided within thirty days unless otherwise authorized by the commissioner. The division of administration shall document evidence of any fraudulent activity and promptly refer such documentation to the office of the attorney general.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 23E sec. 11
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.