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Benefit Recovery should review all past due SNAP claims to determine if they are legally enforceable and meet the following criteria for TOP: • Claims have a balance of at least $25, and • The liable individuals are not actively receiving SNAP in Indiana, and • Collection is not barred by bankruptcy, and • The former recipient is not making claim payments according to a current agreement.

Provide the former recipient with written notification of the results of the review with the State Form FI-0044, Results of Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Review.

This notice informs the former recipient that the DFR was either correct to pursue a Treasury Offset because the debt is past due and legally enforceable, or it was incorrect, and any money inadvertently withheld through a Treasury Offset will be refunded. It also informs the former recipient that they may ask for a federal review by writing to:

Treasury Offset Program Food and Nutrition Service 77 W. Jackson Blvd., 20th Floor Chicago, IL 60604-3591

The request must be received within 30 days of the date of this letter and include the name and Social Security Number or case number. While FNS is reviewing the case the claim will not be referred to TOP for collection. When the review is completed FNS will provide a written notice stating its decision and the reason(s) for the decision.

FNS will contact Benefit Recovery for copies of the claims material to review the claim. FNS will send a written notice of the decision to Benefit Recovery.

FNS will review the claim only once. Benefit Recovery will send a copy of the FNS decision letter to the Financial Management Section. 4645.40.00 STATE TAX INTERCEPT PROGRAM

State tax refunds are calculated by IDOR (Indiana Department of Revenue). IDOR then reviews the file to determine a match/no match of certified candidates provided by FSSA Financial Management (FM) for an offset of taxpayer’s refunds. Priorities as established by IDOR and FSSA are: • IDOR • Child Support • DWD • TANF • SNAP • CCDF • Housing

The state program is similar to TOP with these exceptions: • The letter to the former recipient has a 30-day deadline.