Art. 22a Act on Aid to Asylum Seekers and Certain Categories of Foreigners (LARA) - Inquiry into the Beneficiary's Situation [ 5 ]
Art. 22a LARA - Inquiry into the Beneficiary's Situation [ 5 ] — Inquiry into the Beneficiary's Situation [ 5 ]
1. An investigation may be ordered when the institution deems itself insufficiently informed about the financial or personal situation of a benefits recipient.
2. The investigation is conducted by a specialized and sworn-in collaborator by a prefect.
3. The investigator decides on the means of investigation, which are proportionate to the objectives pursued. They have access to the entire file. They can require all relevant documents, particularly from the beneficiary, employers, or other third parties likely to hold information.
4. The results of the investigation are recorded in a report. Before making a decision, the institution communicates the conclusions of the investigation to the beneficiary, allowing them a period to make a determination. The investigation report is added to the beneficiary's file.
5. Furthermore, the provisions on investigations contained in the Social Action Law apply by analogy, with the exception of those related to missions and cross-sector investigations ordered by the department in charge of social affairs.