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Adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Gary Bubar, Welfare Fraud Investigator, upon his retirement from the Health & Social Services Department, Special Investigations Bureau with over 23 years of dedicated service to Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Gary Bubar, Welfare Fraud Investigator, upon his retirement from the Health & Social Services Department, Special Investigations Bureau with over 23 years of dedicated service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Gary Bubar began his career as a Criminal Investigator with the United States Air Force and served honorably for over 21 years while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Illinois University in Workforce Education and Development.
On May 18, 1993, Investigator Bubar was hired as a Welfare Fraud Investigator by Solano County Health and Social Services Department, Special Investigations Bureau. Investigator Bubar has faithfully protected the integrity of the various public assistance programs (CalWORKs, CalFresh, and General Assistance) by investigating and preventing fraudulent receipt which has enabled resources to be available for those truly eligible residents of Solano County.
As a result of Investigator Bubar's strong work ethic, leadership and knowledge of welfare eligibility, he has conducted over 18,500 Early Fraud and Continuing Fraud investigations and has managed the Special Investigations Bureau's arrest warrant log to ensure that ineligible recipients were held accountable and were provided the opportunity to meet their obligations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of providing the plaque is included in the County's FY2016/17 Approved Budget. There is no additional impact to the County General ...
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