Elizabeth Parrish, CSC Docket No. 2020-951

Appellant's argumentElizabeth Parrish requests that her application for the Entry Level Law Enforcement Examination (S9999A) be processed.

BackgroundBy way of background, the subject examination was announced on July 1, 2019 with a closing date of August 31, 2019. The appellant filed an application for the subject test on August 21, 2019. By notice dated September 4, 2019, the Division of Agency Services indicated that the appellant failed “to submit proof of current eligibility (dated within the past 12 months) for exam fee waiver.”

Appellant's argumentOn appeal, Parrish presents that she “submitted a document from the Department of Social Services dated 10/23/18 when I initially submitted the application . . .” In support of her appeal, she provides a copy of her Work First New Jersey and SNAP benefits Notification Form dated October 23, 2018. In a submission filed November 16, 2019, Parrish provides a copy of her SNAP benefits for August 2019.

CONCLUSION

RuleN.J.A.C. 4A:4-2.17(d) provides that an applicant for an open competitive examination will be granted a waiver of the fee if the applicant provides documentation showing that, as of the closing date, he or she is receiving General Assistance benefits, benefits under the Work First New Jersey Act or Supplemental Security Income. Proof must consist of one of the following:

1. General Assistance -- a copy of the applicant’s benefits identification card (if one was issued) or a letter from the applicant’s local municipal welfare director.

Analysis2. Work First New Jersey Act -- a copy of the applicant’s Families First card.

3. Supplemental Security Income -- a copy of the applicant’s latest annual award letter or proof of the applicant’s Medicaid identification number for

S.S.I. benefits

In the present matter, the Division of Agency Services was contacted regarding this matter and indicated that since her initial proof of eligibility was dated October 23, 2018, it was not “as of the closing date” pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4A:4-2.17(d). However, on appeal, the appellant has provided evidence showing that she receives SNAP benefits as of the closing date. Accordingly, she should be provided with a fee exemption for her application for S9999A.

ORDER

Therefore, it is ordered that this request be granted, the appellant’s application be processed and the appellant be scheduled for a make-up examination.

ClosingThis is the final administrative determination in this matter. Any further review should be pursued in a judicial forum.