Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Board of Social Services intends to consider amending 22VAC40-295, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The purpose of this action is to amend 22VAC40-295-140 to make the penalties for intentional program violations (IPV) consistent between the TANF Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The current exclusion time period for an IPV is six months for the first offense and 12 months for the second offense. The proposed change will increase the exclusion time period to 12 months for the first offense and 24 months for the second offense.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: May 7, 2014.

Agency Contact: Bridget Shelmet, Program Consultant, Department of Social Services, 801 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 726-7144, FAX (804) 726-7357, or email bridget.shelmet@dss.virginia.gov.