Reporting requirements are determined by the programs the unit receives benefits from.

• Some units must report monthly. See 0007.03 (Monthly Reporting - Cash).
• Some units must report every 6 months. See 0007.03.02 (Six-Month Reporting).
• Some units must report when a change occurs. See 0007.15 (Unscheduled Reporting of Changes - Cash), 0007.21 (Simplified Reporting – SNAP).

Explain the purpose of reporting to program participants. Provide units on monthly reporting with Household Report Forms (HRFs) (DHS-2120) (PDF). See 0002.31 (Glossary: Honoraria...) for the definition of HRF. Provide units on Six-Month Reporting with the Combined Six-Month Report (CSR) (DHS-5576) (PDF). See 0002.61 (Glossary: Self...) for the definition of a CSR. Units may report changes using the Change Report Form (DHS-2402)(PDF).

Review HRFs and CSRs for thoroughness and mandatory verifications. Contact the program participant or return the incomplete HRFs or CSRs. See:

0007.12	Agency Responsibilities for Client Reporting.
0007.12.03	What Is a Complete HRF/CSR.
0007.12.06	Incomplete HRF/CSR.

There are deadlines for all types of reporting. See:

0007.03.03	Monthly Reporting Deadlines.
0007.03.04	Six-Month Reporting Deadlines.
0007.15	Unscheduled Reporting of Changes - Cash.
0007.21	Simplified Reporting - SNAP

Some programs allow reinstatement of benefits if the unit submits the report in the month after it was due. See 0007.03.06 (Processing a Late HRF), 0007.03.07 (Processing a Late Combined Six-Month Report).