Third Party Verification

Third party verification includes the following:

documents – legal agreements, contracts, bills, leases, medical or doctor’s statements, prescription receipts, check stubs, employer statements, social security cards, driver’s license, etc.

collateral contacts – an oral or written statement from a third party, contact with a social service agency, etc. A collateral contact alone is not sufficient for verification of income. Documentary evidence such as a signed statement or Form 809 must be received, with the collateral contact made to validate. For more information, please see Collateral Contacts section below.

home visits – visits made by DFCS personnel or other state, local, community or federal agencies to confirm the accuracy of statements and information.

documentation – staff recording of AU’s statements, information and observations.

Data sources/computer matches – Gateway interface with other federal, state and local computer systems to compare and provide data regarding AU recipients.

This list is not all-inclusive.

The AU has the primary responsibility for providing verification to support statements or to resolve questionable information. The AU should be given sufficient time to verify information. When the value of a vehicle is obtained through blue book/NADA etc. and the listed value puts the AU over the resource limit, the AU must be given the opportunity to produce evidence of the value of the vehicle from someone who would have the expertise to make that determination such as a dealership.

The agency is responsible for assisting applicants/recipients in obtaining verification when the applicant/recipient requests assistance. Refer to Section 2020 - Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Section 504 .

The agency must accept reasonable verification.