1006 VERIFICATION OF INCOME

(a) An individual who applies for child care services shall provide to the Local Purchasing Agency verification of the amount and sources of his or her countable income as set forth in 10A NCAC 10 .1002. The amount and source of income shall be verified by one of the following: (1) a copy of a source document, such as wage stubs, pay statements, and award letters; (2) identification of an existing agency record confirming the required information; or (3) electronic verification through Online Verification Service (OVS) within NC FAST as defined in 10A NCAC 10 .0102. (b) If the Local Purchasing Agency cannot verify the recipient's income using the methods described in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, then the amount and source of income shall be verified by one of the following: (1) the recipient shall provide a written statement of the amount and sources of their income to the Local Purchasing Agency; or (2) the Local Purchasing Agency shall confirm sources of income through a telephone conversation or email communication with the source of the income. History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-153; Eff. July 1, 1983; Amended Eff. April 1, 2001; Readopted Eff. March 1, 2019.