The CAO must request special approval before authorizing the OTI when a budget group is eligible for a payment but authorization is delayed more than 60 days. Special approval is also required if the CAO discovers that more than 60 days have gone by from the time a budget group was underpaid.
NOTE: The 60 days is counted from the date of data entry.
There is no federally required time limit on the retroactive period that can be covered when correcting an underpayment for TANF.
55 Pa. Code § 227.24(d)(1)(ii)(B)
The CAO must get approval as follows:
Delay |
Reason Code |
Approval |
60 days to 1 year for TANF |
105, 106, or 110 |
PA 141 (Appendix A)—Complete Sections I and II with signature of Executive Director or delegate. |
|
107 |
Hearing decision, if the payment is required by the decision. |
|
199 |
A court order. |
More than 1 year, TANF only |
105, 106, or 110 |
PA 141 (Appendix A)—Complete Sections I and II and forward to the Area Manager for signed approval in Section III. |
|
107 |
Hearing decision, if the payment is required by the decision. |
|
199 |
A court order. |
Keep the PA 141 or original hearing decision in the record.
Reissued September 21, 2012, replacing January 31, 2012