Work First 115 - Resources

III. CONTACTING A BANK OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

When it is necessary to contact a financial institution to determine the value of or liens against a resource, take the following actions. Complete the DSS-3431 for each financial institution. The information received from the financial institution must be dated within 45 days of the date of applications or within 30 days from the date of the reviews.

The family member must understand:

The individual has the right not to give their consent; or revoke consent at anytime once given;

The consent is valid for a period not to exceed twelve months; and

Giving consent is not a condition of doing business with any financial institution.

For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office.