55 Pa. Code § 165.45

If Then Example The verification is obtained or received within five calendar days following the date of the request. The CAO will authorize payment no later than 10 calendar days following the date of request. A TANF parent requests a SPAL for transportation on January 3. They provides the necessary verification on January 5. The CAO must authorize the transportation allowance no later than January 13. The verification is obtained or received beyond five calendar days following the request. The CAO will authorize payment no later than five calendar days after receipt of the verification. A TANF specified relative requests a SPAL for books on January 3. They provide the necessary verification on January 10. The CAO must authorize the allowance for books no later than January 15.

The CAO may not require an individual to purchase, using installment payments, layaway or any form of charge or credit purchase, and then seek reimbursement for an item or service to participate in an approved E&T activity when an individual is specifically eligible and payment is available via special allowance.