Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual

6.3.2 W-2 Work Participation Documentation, Verification, and Supervision

The Federal TANF Regulations require states to have work verification procedures for all individuals receiving cash assistance through the TANF program. These procedures apply to all individuals in a:

  • CSJCSJCommunity Service Job or W-2 TW-2 TW-2 Transition placement;
  • CMCCMCCustodial Parent of an Infant or ARPARPAt Risk Pregnancy placement who are voluntarily participating in activities; and
  • CMF+CMF+Case Management Follow-Up Plus placement who are working in unsubsidized employment and must meet federal work participation requirements to be eligible for supplemental payment.

The TANF Regulations are explicit in requiring that all hours of work participation be supervised, documented and verified. (See W-2 Manual Appendix - TANF Work Participation Requirements)