Proof of Performance (POP) 400-19-90-10

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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A Proof of Performance (POP) is a specific period of time, of not less than 10 and not more than 30 days, during which a sanctioned individual can cure their JOBS or Tribal NEW sanction by demonstrating successful participation in the program. It is the responsibility of the sanctioned individual to contact the JOBS Employment Contractor or Tribal NEW Coordinator to begin the process of curing the sanction.

 

When a sanctioned individual is required to complete a POP Period, the period is determined based on the number of sanctions that have been imposed against that individual. TANF policy recommends POP periods of:

• A minimum of 10 days for the first JOBS sanction; and

• Fifteen (15) days for all subsequent JOBS sanctions.  

 

The expectations for the POP as well as its anticipated end-date shall be outlined on the individual’s JOBS Employability Plan (EP) or Tribal NEW Service Plan. When appropriate, information from the previous Plan should be included in the new Plan. A copy of the Plan shall be provided to the participant as well as to the TANF Eligibility Worker.

 

A POP is considered "started" the day an individual meets with the JOBS Employment Contractor or Tribal NEW Coordinator, in person or by phone, to create the Plan and outline the expectations for the POP.

 

For new and reapplications: A new referral is required.  Only one POP (JOBS or Tribal NEW) may be attempted per application.

1. If a sanctioned individual successfully completes the POP, eligible members of the household are provided a TANF benefit prorated from the application date.

Note: The TANF Eligibility Worker enters a sanction cure date equal to the application date.

2. If a sanctioned individual fails to comply or does not complete all requirements outlined in the Plan, the POP is considered to be incomplete, the application must be denied, and the individual must reapply if they wish to receive future benefits.

 

For ongoing cases, in order to avoid the Month of Ineligibility, a POP must begin no later than the last day of the Sanction Penalty Month and be successfully completed.  

Note: A new referral must not be created in the Sanction Penalty Month as the case is still open and the current referral remains in effect.

 

Individuals may attempt multiple POP periods during the Sanction Penalty Month. If an individual fails or refuses to comply or does not complete all requirements outlined in the Plan, the POP is considered to be incomplete. The individual must begin and successfully complete a new POP in order to cure the sanction. For each new POP, a new Plan must be developed.

Example: An individual is sanctioned effective January, which is the Sanction Penalty Month.  The individual meets with the JOBS Employment Contractor or Tribal NEW Coordinator on January 5th to create a Plan which outlines the expectations for the POP. The individual complies with the requirements listed in the Plan for five days and then fails or refuses to continue. The POP is considered to be incomplete. The case will close, effective January 31, for ‘Sanction Progression’.

 

On January 15th, the sanctioned individual contacts the JOBS Employment Contractor or Tribal NEW Coordinator to begin a new POP. A new Plan is developed. The individual complies with the requirements of the Plan and the POP is considered successfully completed.  The household will remain eligible and the case will not progress to close.