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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION INCOME AND RESOURCES FNS 305 RULES FOR BUDGETING INCOME
5 Section 305 Change #01-2023 January 09, 2023 State, or Federal reviewer is able to determine the reasonableness of the determination. The following information must be documented: A. Applicant’s statements regarding available income; including client’s statement of no income. Note: Accept the FNS unit’s signature on the DSS-8207 Application for Food and Nutrition Services, DSS2435 I/R Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Notice of Expiration Recertification Form, and NC FAST application as their statement of no income. Do not require a separate signed statement. B. The source, amount, frequency, and type of income, and a collateral contact if one is necessary. 1. A collateral contact is a person knowledgeable enough about the information needed to provide an accurate statement of verification. Examples of acceptable collateral contacts may include employers, landlords, social service agencies, migrant service agencies, and neighbors of the household who can be expected to provide accurate third-party verification. Collateral contact verification must include: a. The date; and b. The name of the person spoken to; and c. The title of the person spoken to, if applicable; and d. The method of contact, such as telephone number or email address; and e. The exact information that was verified. C. Copies of correspondence and documents, forms, and notifications if available. D. Any changes to income which are anticipated to occur during the certification period. E. Other facts, information, or dates used to support your eligibility decision. 305.05 VERIFICATION SOURCES AND REQUIREMENTS A. Sources There are four main sources of verification that can be used when determining eligibility.