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UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT (UNS)
Earned income for which the state does not furnish aid or support to the employer for wages paid to the TWP participant. UNS is considered a countable work activity in the participation rate calculation. See Chapter 9, TANF Work Activities Defined.
VISTA - See Volunteers In Service To America.
VERIFICATION
The use of third party information or documentation to establish the accuracy of statements on the application. See Chapter 3, Age and Chapter 7, the Application Process.
VENDOR PAYMENT
A payment made in money on behalf of a household. When a person or organization outside of the household uses its own funds to make a direct payment to either the household’s creditors or a person or organization providing a service to the household.