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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Title IV-A State Plan

49 prosecution of fraud ► Banks or other financial institutions to confirm information submitted by the recipient for assistance determination ► Written consent to disclose financial data will be given by applicants for KTAP

► Information about the recipient is also available to: ► Entities supplying or securing services for the recipient, where a confidentiality agreement exists with the Cabinet ► An authorized representative of any other state or local government agency, if there is a direct or legitimate interest in the participant or his family, notwithstanding any state statute or regulation to the contrary ► Private or quasi-private agency when such agency has an agreement with the state assuring the confidentiality of all such information and a direct, tangible and legitimate interest in the individual

Hearing rights:

► A system of hearings available to any applicant or recipient dissatisfied with an action or inaction on the part of the Cabinet ► On receipt of an oral request (later submitted in writing) or written request, the applicant or recipient given reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to procedures provided in Chapter 13B of Kentucky Revised Statutes and Kentucky Administrative Regulation 921 KAR 2:055 ► If dissatisfied with the decision of a hearing officer, the applicant or recipient may appeal to the Appeal Board for Public Assistance DocuSign Envelope ID: BCAE5958-05F7-4630-9CB0-C6ACABA180AA