Definitions for Semi-Annual Reporting Prospective Budgeting (SAR/PB) Terms
For purposes of the GA Program, the income and needs are always prospectively budgeted. This is NOT new. In addition, SAR/PB does NOT change income and budgeting policies and procedures for GA.
The following Semi-Annual Reporting/Prospective Budgeting (SAR/PB) terms apply to the General Assistance Program:
SAR Data Month
The SAR Data Month is the month for which the household reports all information necessary to determine eligibility. The SAR Data Month is the fifth month of each semi-annual period.
SAR Submit Month
The SAR Submit Month is the month in which the SAR 7 is required to be submitted to the county.
The SAR Submit Month is the sixth month of each semi-annual period.
SAR Payment Period and Cycle
The SAR Payment period is the period in which benefits are issued. The SAR Payment Period begins the first day immediately following the SAR Submit Month.
The 6 six-month SAR cycles are determined as demonstrated in the following chartchart
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