Is there a penalty for Intentional Program Violation?
Yes. When an individual commits a first violation he will be disqualified from TANF, FS and EAP program participation for a period of 12 months. The second violation carries a disqualification of 24 months and the final penalty is a permanent disqualification from the program. If you commit a first program violation while receiving TANF and child care benefits, you will be ineligible for TANF benefits for a period of 12 months. During this time period you will also not be entitled to the NEON support services and your NEON child care will be terminated. If you commit a program violation in the Child Care program and you are not currently receiving TANF, your penalty is a 2-step subsidy percentage reduction in child care for a period of 6 months for the first occurrence, 3 steps for 12 months during the second occurrence and a permanent disqualification for the third violation.
