Income: Food Stamp Penalty Income (FSPI) FAQS

Food Stamp Penalty Income (FSPI) is the TANF and/or SSI payment amount reduction applied as income for SNAP when the TANF or SSI is reduced or closed because of a program violation. The following are FAQS regarding Food Stamp Penalty Income (FSPI) Q1. The TANF benefit has been closed for reason “52A” or “29B.” What […]

How to Reopen Cure TANF Work Sanction

FACS Processing Steps for Reopening TANF Work Sanction

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

Identify the SS number of the person with the penalty income Go to IMS and type FSPI (space) SS number, Press Enter Tab  once and enter FSPU, Press Enter 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 […]

UpdatedSanctions Process – Failure to Participate

Sanctions Process

UpdatedWORK – Determining Good Cause for Failure to Participate

TANF Work Good Cause