The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

1. (1) All-family participation rate--The percentage of all families receiving TANF benefits that a state must engage in an approved work activity for a specified number of hours per week as provided by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act of 1996, §407, as amended.
2. (2) Expenditures--Costs incurred for goods and services that cause decreases in net financial resources.
3. (3) Monthly expenditure report--A report submitted by a Board that contains information regarding services for each category of funding allocated by the Commission, and in which the Board lists expenditures and obligations by category of funding.
4. (4) Obligation--A debt established by a legally binding contract, letter of agreement, sub-grant award, or purchase order, which has been executed prior to the end of a program year, and which will be performed within the program year or within 90 calendar days after the end of a program year. Any obligation periods extending beyond 90 days after the program year shall be prorated using the straight-line method or other acceptable proration method that accurately matches benefits received with dollars included as obligations. Obligations include Individual Training Accounts as described in the Workforce Investment Act.
5. (5) Two-parent family participation rate--The percentage of two-parent families receiving cash assistance that a state must engage in an approved work activity for a specified number of hours per week as determined by the state and permitted by the by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act of 1996, §407, as amended.

Source Note:The provisions of this §800.52 adopted to be effective September 3, 2001, 26 TexReg 6719.