TANF: How to Remove TANF Work Sanction (52A Closure) Penalty Income

  1. Identify the SS number of the person with the penalty income
  2. Go to IMS and type FSPI (space) SS number, Press EnterIMS screen - 'fspi' and the social security number
  3. Tab  once and enter FSPU, Press EnterTANF - 'fspu' typed The list below details the codes for the TYPE field:
    • W = Case Closed for TANF Work Non-Cooperation
    • A = School Attendance TANF Program Violation
    • C = Child Support TANF Program Violation
    • F = Fraud TANF Program Violation
    • I = Immunization TANF Program Violation
    • N = Social Security Number TANF Program Violation
    • S = SSI Program Non-Cooperation (SDX)

    **Note** SSI Program Non-Cooperation (SDX) Penalty Income can also be removed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Be sure to contact SSA to check the status when removing penalty income regarding SSI.

  4. Enter the 1st day of the month when the penalty ended, Press EnterTANF - FSPU end date entered
  5. Make a change in all open sections of case.
    • You will not see the penalty income removed until case is passed through completely
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