600-1 E.     DISCLOSURE AND USE OF INFORMATION

The DPADivision of Public Assistance restricts the disclosure and use of information obtained from SNAPSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households to:

1. Persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of SNAP.
2. Employees of other federal assistance or federally assisted State means-tested programs for low-income individuals such as TANFTemporary Assistance for Needy Families, ATAPAlaska Temporary Assistance Program , Medicaid, SSISupplemental Security Income,  and the School Meal Program.
3. Employees of the Comptroller General’s Office for audit examination.
4. Officials of local, State, or federal law enforcement agencies to investigate alleged violations of SNAP, if a written request is provided. If the officer provides the name and says the person is fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for a felony, is violating a condition of parole or probation, or has information related to a felony parole violation, we will provide the address, Social Security number and photograph of the household member.

5. Persons directly connected with administration or enforcement of the State Title IV-D, Parent Locator Service (PLSParent Locator Service) for Child Support Enforcement Division (CSEDChild Support Enforcement Division).

6. Employees of the State Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance Benefit (UIBUnemployment Insurance Benefit) Unit.
7. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INSImmigration and Naturalization Service) when DPADivision of Public Assistance verifies alien documentation through INSImmigration and Naturalization Service.  See MS 602-1D.