| TO: | ALL COUNTY OFFICES |
| FROM: | JANEL R. LUCK, DIRECTOR |
| SUBJECT: | CALCULATION METHODS AND FREQUENCY CODES CHART |
DISCUSSION:
The Calculations Methods and Frequency Codes chart explains the calculations methods and frequency codes used on the Income Amount (FMX3) screen in FAMIS. The description of the following codes has changed in FAMIS to clarify the meaning.
| BIM | EVERY TWO MONTHS | Divides income entered in the “Gross Amount” field by 2 to arrive at a monthly amount. | When the income is received every two months (bi-monthly). |
| BIW | EVERY TWO WEEKS | Multiplies the average income per pay period by a factor of 2.166 to arrive at a monthly amount. | When the income is received every two weeks (bi-weekly). |
| SAN | TWICE A YEAR | Divides income entered in the “Gross Amount” field by 6 to arrive at a monthly amount. | When the income is received every 6 months (semi-annually).; |
| SMT | TWICE A MONTH | Multiplies the average income per pay period by 2 to arrive at a monthly amount. | When the income is received twice a month (semi-monthly). |
The entire chart can by viewed from the Family Support Division Intranet home page by
- Selecting Food Stamps, Child Care, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance under Programs,
- Selecting IM Charts under Quick Links, and
- Selecting Calculation Methods and Frequency Codes
.
Or
- Selecting Food Stamps, Child Care, or Temporary Assistance under Programs,
- Selecting Tools/Guides, and
- Selecting Calculation Methods and Frequency Codes .
Or
- Selecting Systems,
- Selecting FAMIS,
- Selecting FAMIS Intranet,
- Selecting Tools/Guides, and
- Selecting Calculation Methods and Frequency Codes .
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.