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10 there unique Merchant Classification Codes for adult entertainment businesses. Local governments default to local ordinances for nuisance businesses (e.g., tattoo shops, chicken or pig operations, etc.), if there are issues relating to a local business. The MCC used by some of these businesses is the same as can be used by theaters or museums (i.e., entertainment or education). DSS continues to seek avenues to address this unregulated group.

1.6.4 Penalties South Carolina State Regulation 114-1140 Q(1)(c)(iv) has been revised to state that DSS will recover an overpayment from any assistance unit of which an adult member accessed all or part of their monthly payment at a liquor store, casino, gambling casino or gaming establishment or an adult-oriented entertainment establishment. If TANF benefits are used at such locations, the transaction amount is considered an overpayment and a claim must be established against the household and the claim investigated by DSS Benefit Integrity staff. Overpayment means a financial assistance payment received by or for an assistance unit for the payment month exceeds the amount for which the unit was eligible. The Benefit Integrity staff work in concert with the DSS Law Enforcement agents to obtain required bank transaction records to establish the claim. DSS has uniform statewide procedures for recovery of overpayments of assistance.

2.0 ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Structure DSS is a cabinet level department under the Governor's Office. The State Director, who is appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate, has direct line supervision over the 46 County Directors who administer the program.

2.2 Role of Public and Private Contractors TANF is an interagency partnership between DSS and many other State government agencies. This partnership facilitates the ongoing coordination and collaboration that are essential to the planning and provision of services designed to meet the human service, employment and training, and educational needs of the TANF clients. DSS is also a partner with other public and private organizations that share in the TANF mission. These partners include service providers, community action agencies, the business community, local advisory committees and the faith community. Contracts are in place and others will be established with public and private entities to provide pregnancy prevention services, after school activities, home visitation services, and other prevention activities that promote safe and stable families.

Currently, coordinated memorandums of understanding ensure that TANF staff understands the type of services offered so that appropriate referral will be made on behalf