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 to the unit what reporting requirements they have and the importance of reporting timely. Provide units on monthly reporting with a copy of a Household Report Form (HRFs) (DHS-2120) (PDF). Provide Six-Month Reporting units with a copy of the Combined Six-Month Report (CSR) (DHS-5576) (PDF). Units may report changes for cash programs using the Change Report Form (DHS-2402)(PDF).

Review HRFs and CSRs for thoroughness and mandatory verifications. When a report form is incomplete contact the household for missing information or send back the incomplete HRF or CSR with details on what the household must do to complete the form. 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.
0007.03.02	Six-Month Reporting.
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 is due. See 0007.03.06 (Processing a Late HRF), 0007.03.07 (Processing a Late Combined Six-Month Report).