Separation of Duties Webinar Frequently Ask Questions
It is critical for WIC state agencies to recognize that in order to maintain the integrity of the WIC program, adequate safeguards must be in place to prevent fraud and abuse. WPM 2016-5, Separation of Duties, provides additional clarification on this issue.
This memorandum provides guidance for all state agencies administering WIC related to the issuance, acceptance, and confirmation of Verification of Certification when a WIC participant moves from one service delivery area to another, particularly in the case of participants that move from one state to another.
This policy memorandum transmits the 2016-2017 Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) that were published in the Federal Register on March 18, 2016.
The purpose of this policy is to assist state agencies that administer WIC when converting multiple income sources to a monthly equivalent as part of the WIC income eligibility determination.
This memorandum provides additional information on the new approval process and includes sample documents that will assist state agencies with their funding requests.
In March 2007, WIC state agencies and regional offices received a memorandum that provided guidance on the process for State Agency Model (SAM) transfers. That guidance included: 1) the priority for funding, 2) the components of the streamlined Implementation Advance Planning Document (IAPD), and 3) examples of justification for non-SAM transfers.
In March 2007, WIC state agencies and Regional Offices received a memorandum that provided guidance on the process for State Agency Model (SAM) transfers. It has come to our attention that there is some confusion as to what is required to justify adoption of a non-SAM system.
This policy memorandum provides guidance to state and local agencies on the WIC Racial/Ethnic Data Collection.
This memorandum provides guidance concerning allowable FMNP cost that may be covered with Federal WIC funds.