(ML 2821 Rev. 11-02)
(Manual Renumbered effective 04/01/2004 ML2914)
Recipients of assistance programs sometimes approach their legislators, members of the congressional delegation, or other elected or appointed official to complain or seek information about some aspect of their assistance status. On their behalf, the official may in turn seek clarification from county or state staff. When such inquiry is clearly made at the request of the recipient, there is an implied consent on the latter's part to release the requested information. In this instance, the facts can be safely provided without a signed SFN 1059, "Authorization for Release of Information" (see Confidentiality Manual Chapter 110-01-03-70.)