General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

circumstances leading to the initial decision to
terminate/reduce aid.
A list and description of the evidence presented
at the hearing to support eh initial decision to
reduce/terminate. Such items may include, but
are not limited to:
‣ responses to forms initiated,
‣ individual’s statement(s),
‣ relative’s statement(s),
‣ information furnished by other agencies, or
‣ supporting forms in the case record by form
number, name, and date.
Any evidence of the individual’s awareness of
responsibilities should be noted. For example:
‣ ABP 898-16, General Relief Annual
Agreement, on file, by date.
‣ Case Comments, by date.
The decision, including the effective date of the
action and, if the action is a reduction in aid, the
amount of ongoing grant.
The date the individual/family may apply for GR,
if appropriate (e.g., as a result of 30/60 day
penalty).
If the hearing is based on duplicate filing, the
ABP 1768, and the SFIS Fraud
Referral/Disposition from must be completed
indicating the outcome of the hearing. The
Referral/Disposition form is forwarded to the
district EFI via the designated Deputy District
Director for control.
GR 44-409 Reversal of
Initial Decision
How is the individual informed of the reversal of
the initial decision?
If the initial decision is reversed, the reason for the
reversal is indicated on the ABP 1768 as follows and
mailed to the individuals:
GR Regulation Section number incorrect, or