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Resource | Instructions SNAP Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021

On Dec. 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021. Attached is an information memorandum describing the SNAP provisions of that Act.

12/31/2020
Resource | Policy FY 21 SNAP QC Tolerance Level

SNAP’s QC system uses a tolerance level to set the threshold for determining which errors are included in the national payment error rate calculation. Based on changes in the Thrifty Food Plan, the tolerance threshold will increase to $39 for FY 2021.

08/27/2020
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Extension of Waiver of QC Face-to-Face Interview Requirement Due to the COVID-19 – Blanket Approval

FNS will allow state agencies to suspend requirements to conduct face-to-face interviews for QC active reviews through Dec. 31, 2020.

08/25/2020
Resource Comment Request - SNAP Quality Control Regulations (FNS 275)

This notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This is a revision of a currently approved information collection request.

07/02/2020
Basic page USDA Foods Resources

This page provides resources for food safety recalls and complaints about USDA Foods as well as product recall information for state distributing agencies participating in USDA’s food distribution programs.

05/22/2020
Basic page Food Purchase Resources

The resources on this page provide information about the Agricultural Marketing Service, the agency responsible for procuring USDA Foods. The links provided will help in determining where your USDA Foods are sourced.

03/26/2020
Resource | Training and Outreach SNAP Keys to Payment Accuracy

The Keys highlight best practices and provide strategies and opportunities enabling states to improve and maintain the accuracy of SNAP payments and the timeliness of SNAP application and recertification processing. 

03/03/2020
Page updated: October 14, 2021