New Income

Proper entry of income into FAMIS is essential to good casework and payment accuracy. 

When a participant reports a new income source, always review any documentation provided and have a conversation with the participant to resolve any missing or incomplete information.

 

An ADD budget is required when income starts within a budget month. Also, be sure to complete a budget for the following month to capture the participant’s projected, ongoing income.

 

Example of entering new income:

On 6/13/2019, Julie reported that she started working at Oath Law Firm beginning 6/10/2019. Julie also provided a letter from her new employer that states she will be working 20 hours per week at $15 per hour, getting paid twice a month (on the 15th and last day of the month). Julie will not receive her first paycheck until 6/30/2019, which will only be for 20 hours of work.

 

Entries on Income (FMX0) screen:

    1. From Income (FMX0), type an A on the Command line
    2. Complete the Type and Source fields
    3. Enter the new income’s Source Name
    4. Answer Y/N for Taxes Withheld
    5. Enter Benefit Claim Number (if Social Security or SSI)
    6. Enter Emp Id Number and Est Hrs, if known
    7. Record Begin Date (date the new employment began)
    8. Enter Report Date (date reported to FSD)
    9. Press CTRL

    1. Press F6=DETAILS to enter income information

 

Entries on Income Amount (FMX3) screen:

    1. From Income Amount (FMX3), type an A on the Command line
    2. Enter Budget Month
    3. Enter Frequency Code
    4. Enter ADD as Calculation Method
    5. Enter Y/N in Hourly field and Pay/Hour
    6. Enter all known income information for the budget month

    1. Press CTRL
    2. Press F18=COMMENT and record the details as to why the budget was entered as it is and why the amount is correct.
    3. Create a budget for the following month to instruct FAMIS to project the participant’s ongoing income.