Resource | Research and Data | Assessing/Improving Operations
Analysis of Verification Summary Data SY 2007-08
This report summarizes the results of the school year 2007-08 application verification process for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
10/20/2009
Resource | Research and Data | Demonstrations
Direct Verification Pilot Study: Final Report
The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 permits direct verification of school meal applications and requires FNS to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of direct verification by school districts.
10/19/2009
Resource | Research and Data | Payment Accuracy and Program Integrity
Direct Certification in the NSLP: State Implementation Progress - Report to Congress
This report responds to the legislative requirement of PL 110-246 to assess the effectiveness of state and local efforts to directly certify children for free school meals. Under direct certification, children are determined eligible for free school meals without the need for household applications by using data from other means-tested programs.
10/01/2009