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SNAPCERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 12000 12100 Processing Reported Changes – Summary 12110 Intentional Failure to Comply With a Program Requirement

Reason for Sanction Action in TEA Case Length of Time to Count TEA In FS Budget Sixth month of non-compliance - Possible case closure. For three months following the month in which the case closure occurred. Minor parent failed to comply with work activity First three months of non- compliance - 25% reduction in TEA payment. Third month of non-compliance - 50% reduction in TEA payment. Until minor parent complies or case closes Failed to participate in an employability assessment First three months of non- compliance - 25% reduction in TEA payment. Until adult complies or case closes. Second three months of non- compliance - 50% reduction in TEA payment. Sixth month of non-compliance - Possible case closure. For three months following the month in which the case closure occurred. Failed to accept employment or terminated employment as a result of First three months of non- compliance - 25% reduction in TEA payment. Until adult complies or case closes. Second three months of non- compliance - 50% reduction in TEA payment. Sixth month of non-compliance - Possible case closure. For three months following the month in which the case closure occurred. Failed to cooperate with Quality Assurance Case closed For three months following the month in which the case closure occurred. Intentional Program Violation (IPV) First - Head of household disqualified for one year. For duration of IPV penalty period. Second - Head of household disqualified for two years. For duration of IPV penalty period. Third - Entire household disqualified permanently. For one year following the month in which the case closure occurred.