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DEO LIHEAP Policies and Procedures Manual Page 51

(b.) Ledger statement, or (c.) Client statement 13. Required Management Explanation: If the total household income is less than 50% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines and no one in the household is receiving SNAP, SSI and TANF assistance, then a signed statement is required from the applicant explaining how basic living expenses i.e., food, shelter and transportation are being met. A subrecipient cannot deny assistance due to the household’s lack of resources.

.02 Included and excluded income All subrecipients must use the most recent Sources of Allowable/Unallowable Income published and disseminated by DEO to all LIHEAP subrecipients.

.03 Calculating Income A. Use the past 30 days’ earnings for all occupants of the household (as defined) annualized, or the applicant’s most current economic situation, whichever is lower. 1. Determine if the income is a continuous or annual source. A continuous or annual source would include annual salaries paid in less than 12 equal monthly installments. If the income source is a short-term source (i.e., a 6-month contract, etc.), determine the total timeframe to be used (6 months, 9 months, etc.). 2. Total all countable income for the household within the past 30-day period. (a) If the source is continuous/annual: Multiply by 12 to calculate the gross income. Determine the household size and use the LIHEAP Poverty Income Guidelines to determine if the household is income eligible (equal to or less than 150% of the FPG). (b) If the source is less than an annual amount: Multiply by the maximum number of months that the income source is available. 3. If using most current economic situation, subrecipients should consider if an applicant had been unemployed and just got a job, or if the applicant recently became unemployed and is still unemployed at the time of application.