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Memorandum No. TANF-ACF-IM-2006-02 |
Date: September 6, 2006 |
TO: |
State
Agencies Administering the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Program and Other Interested Parties |
SUBJECT: |
Edits
and the Transmission File Layouts for the TANF Data Report and the
SSP-MOE Data Report |
BACKGROUND: |
The
Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 reauthorized the Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) program and required the Secretary to regulate in certain
areas to ensure a more uniform and consistent measurement of the work
participation rates. The Interim Final
Rule was published on |
CONTENT: |
This
memorandum transmits the edits and transmission file layouts for the TANF
Data Report and the SSP-MOE Data Report that go into effect on October 1,
2006 for FQ 2007-1 (i.e., Oct’06 –
Dec’06). data reporting period and thereafter. Since we are adding a new data element to Sections
1 and 4 of the TANF Data Report and the SSP-MOE Data Report, we also are modifying
the edits and the transmission file layouts. We are adding an additional
field to Section 1 data record layout (Adult record) and an additional field
to the Section 4 data record layout (Stratum record) for the TANF Data Report
and the SSP-MOE Data Report. The additional fields will extend the current
record length. Those States that submit data via Connect Direct should make
necessary modifications on their programs to accommodate these changes.
We will continue to use the current transmission
file layouts for both Adult and Stratum record types, for any data submission
for FY 2006 or earlier reporting period, even if the data submission occurs
after October 1, 2006. |
ATTACHMENT: |
Edits
and Transmission File Layouts for the TANF Data Report, Edits and
Transmission File Layouts for the SSP-MOE Data Report |
INQUIRIES: |
Inquiries
should be directed to the appropriate ACF Regional Administrator |
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Sidonie Squier |