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• employment records. • church records. • rent/mortgage receipts and/or utility bills. • local postal record; or • written statement from a third party (written statement from third party must include contact information including phone number of person signing statement )

In the event no written documentation is available, a collateral contact such as the following may be used: • landlord. • neighbor. • utility company. • school. • shelter manager; or • employer 2407.00.00 QUESTIONABLE ADDRESS

When the eligibility worker becomes aware that the address most recently reported by the AG may not be its residence, resolution of this discrepancy is required. The eligibility worker may become aware of these discrepancies through such circumstances as: • Their own observations; or • The AG's mail is returned to the DFR with notations indicating that the addressee does not reside at that location.

According to simplified reporting rules, the fact that the AG is not residing at the last reported address does not render the AG ineligible for assistance, but it is an indication that further investigation is required at the next certification action (Interim Report or Recertification, whichever comes first).

Staff should create a case note indicating that returned mail needs to be investigated at the next certification action.

2408.00.00 IDENTITY (S)

The identity of the individual making application must be established. If an authorized representative applies on behalf of a household, the identity of both the authorized representative and the individual making application must be established. 2408.05.00 VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY (S)