107 PROVIDING VERIFICATION SR 94-04, 04/94 (AAM-A)

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Individuals are responsible for providing documentation required to verify eligibility or compliance with an eligibility requirement. Documentary evidence may be provided in person, through the mail, or through an authorized representative.

DFA must do all of the following:

• inform the individual of what information or action is needed,

• allow at least 10 days for the individual to comply or to advise the District Office that the requested information cannot be obtained,

• assist the individual, upon request, in obtaining the needed information or alternate information when the information originally requested cannot be obtained,

• assist the individual in designating a collateral contact, if requested,

• evaluate the information to ensure the accuracy of the documentation, and

• accept accurate documentation given by the individual or collateral sources.