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benefits based off of store type. The New Mexico Gaming Control Board and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have an MOU in effect that allows them to visit casino establishments to test EBT cards containing benefits to ensure that benefits are not allowed to be taken out from those locations.
19. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION & REPORTING
ASPEN is the Department’s automated eligibility determination, benefit delivery and case management system that supports the administration of the state’s NMW, SNAP, Medicaid and NMW work program activities. Data needed for program management purposes, program performance evaluation and Federal reporting is generated through ASPEN. Most program reports are generated based on the entire database; however, the Department retains the options to use a sampling methodology to determine compliance with Federal performance requirements.
WorkPath is HCA’s case management tool for the operations of TANF work requirements. It is a web- based application that is used for capturing strengths, barriers, skills, employment plans and activities of participants to help guide the participant towards self-sufficiency and gainful employment.
20. BLOCK GRANT TRANSFERS
The state may transfer TANF block grant funds to the state’s Childcare Development Block Grant and/or the Social Services Block Grant during the period covered by this plan.
21. WORK SUPPORT SERVICE ELIGIBILITY
Work program and supportive services are available to all NMW cash assistance participants.
Pursuant to the NMWA, NMSA 1978, Section 27-2B-12, support services are available to a benefit group that includes at least one dependent child living with a parent or relative, or a pregnant woman, who is not receiving cash assistance but whose gross income is less than 100 percent of FPG for the size of the benefit group.
The HCA may authorize childcare reimbursement for persons for a period not to exceed 30 days. All other childcares shall be authorized by ECECD. The caseworker shall authorize childcare in compliance with ECECD program requirements and standards. Childcare payments shall not be paid for with federal TANF funds and shall not count towards the TANF term limits.