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NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance- TA and SNAP Employment Policy Manual

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Rev. 3/2022 45 CFR Chapter II of the Code of Federal Regulations governs the federal TANF block grant, which provides the funding for TA. 7 CFR Subchapter C of the Code of Federal Regulations governs SNAP. State Law Under Sections 29, 95, and 358 of the Social Services Law, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is granted authority for administering TANF and SNAP. State Regulations 18 NYCRR, Part 385, of the New York State Code of Rules and Regulations governs Public Assistance and SNAP employment program requirements. Acronym Listing

ABAWD

Able Bodied Adult Without Dependents ABE

Adult Basic Education ABEL

Automated Budgeting and Eligibility Logic ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act ADM

Administrative Directive (NYS issued directive) AFA

Anticipated Future Action CFR

Code of Federal Regulations CIN

Client Identification Number

CNS

Client Notices System CUNY

City University of New York DDD

Division of Disability Determinations D/A

Drug/Alcohol EAF

Emergency Assistance to Families ESL

English as a Second Language ESNA

Emergency Safety Net Assistance E&T

Employment & Training FA

Family Assistance FFFS

Flexible Fund for Family Services GIS

General Information System Messages