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 the proposed action is to make the penalties for intentional program violations (IPV) consistent between the TANF Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, IPV penalty periods for TANF are six months for the first offense, 12 months for the second offense, and permanently for the third offense. The amendments will change the TANF IPV regulation to make the exclusion period consistent with SNAP, that is 12 months for first offense, 24 months for the second offense, and permanently for a third 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: July 16, 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.