Aldridge v. Bane

Judgment unanimously reversed on the law without costs and petition dismissed. Memorandum: Respondents appeal from a judgment (denominated order/judgment) finding that their policy of offsetting fuel reconciliation refunds against outstanding overpayments violates 42 USC § 602 (a) (22) (A) and directing them to provide petitioner with her fuel reconciliation refund. Petitioner and her two children were recipients of public assistance under the State’s Aid to Families with Dependent Children program (AFDC). In 1990 and 1991, petitioner’s monthly AFDC allowance was $550 per month, which…