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 […]

Program Violation

Program violation – this occurs when the client does not follow program rules.  This may result in a reduction in benefits or an overpayment assessment.   Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy:  340:40-7-10. General provisions regarding income. Public Assistance Procedures (TANF and SSP): 340:65-9-1. Scope and applicability; 340:65-9-2. Overpayments by classification; and […]

UpdatedELIGIBILITY – Program Violations

Types of TANF Program Violations