Program Integrity

This webpage provides resources intended to support program integrity reinforcement efforts through reducing administrative errors and preventing, detecting, and eliminating fraud.

ACF Notifies 39 Governors That States Are Diverting Foster Youths’ Earned Social Security Survivor Benefits

Policy Announcement / Memoranda

In December 2025, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) sent letters to 39 governors, calling for immediate action to protect vulnerable foster youth in their states. The letters highlighted the pressing issue of state child welfare…

TANF ACF-196R Narrative Excellence Resource Toolkit

Toolkit

This toolkit is designed for state TANF administrators, budget officers, and financial reporting staff responsible for completing ACF-196R narrative requirements. It includes three standalone resources that complement the official …

ACF-196R Narrative Excellence Guide: Template 1

Peer TA Products (miscellaneous)

This template can be used for Assistance Authorized Solely Under Prior Law (Lines 7a-7c). It offers guidance on key components and proposed questions to answer.

ACF-196R Narrative Excellence Guide: Template 2

Peer TA Products (miscellaneous)

This template can be used for Non-Assistance Authorized Solely Under Prior Law (Lines 8a-8c). It offers guidance on key components and proposed questions to answer.

ACF-196R Narrative Excellence Guide: Template 3

Peer TA Products (miscellaneous)

This template can be used for Other Expenditures (Line 23 - includes Tribal TANF Programs and unique programs). It offers guidance on key components and proposed questions to answer.

ACF-196R Narrative Excellence Guide: Template 4

Peer TA Products (miscellaneous)

This template can be used when estimating expenditures. It offers guidance on key components and proposed questions to answer.