- (1) Federal Level Responsibility (Food Stamps). Persons or agencies desiring program information or wishing to file a complaint may contact the FNS Regional Office.
(2) State Level Responsibility - Food Stamps/AFDC.
- (a) Formal Complaints. The Tennessee Department of Human Services will provide a fair hearing to any person or household aggrieved by any action which affects their eligibility, level of benefit, or participation in the Family Assistance Program.
(b) Informal Complaints - AFDC. Persons or agencies desiring program information or wishing to file a complaint may contact any or all of the following:
- 1. Director of the local county office of the Tennessee Department of Human Services;
- 2. Director, Financial Assistance Policy; or
- 3. Commissioner.
Authority: T.C.A. § 14-27-104; 45 CFR 272.1; and PL 97-35. Administrative History: Originally filed August 15, 1980; effective September 29, 1980. Amendment filed December 10, 1981; effective January 25, 1982.