This document supplements the "Keys to Payment Accuracy" and "Keys to Application Processing Timeliness" guides by highlighting strategies and considerations for state agencies to ensure they meet program requirements for both priorities.
This memo transmits technical updates to the FNS Handbook 310 issued through QC Policy Memo 24-03.
To address deficiencies in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program administration, FNS regulations require state agencies to implement corrective action plans. This document covers corrective action planning procedures, requirements, and deadlines for state agency performance as indicated by quality control data.
Policy guidance, lessons learned, and toolkits to operate a successful D-SNAP program.
The WIC Certification and Eligibility Resource and Best Practices Guide is a compilation of existing regulations and best practices that WIC state and local agencies may choose to use when determining eligibility for the program. This simple, 10-page document walks WIC personnel through the certification process.
The primary objective of this Handbook is to help state agencies navigate FNS requirements to secure approval, and get the requested funding, for modern eligibility systems and EBT benefit delivery services.
This guide clarifies who is considered elderly and disabled for purposes of SNAP and the requirements and dynamics of the excess medical expenses deduction.
The WIC Vendor Management and Food Delivery Handbook was developed by FNS to serve as a resource manual for state and federal staff who operate and oversee the WIC Program. The handbook is a comprehensive summary of regulations, policy, and guidance related to WIC Vendor Management and Food Delivery. It does not replace or supersede federal regulations or policies that govern the WIC Program.
The following review tools are provided as a convenience to FNS regional office and state agency reviewers for use with “Conducting Program Access Reviews at Local Food Stamp Offices: A Guide for FNS Regional Offices, For Adaptation by State Agencies.”