This memorandum extends the existing Quality Control face-to-face interview waiver through Sept. 30, 2025.
Per SNAP regulations, state agencies are required to disposition and transmit the results of all cases sampled for Quality Control review as either complete, incomplete, or not subject to review.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 addresses questions FNS has received about the provisions that affect SNAP.
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide clarification on the written notice requirements that apply to indian tribal organizations and state agencies that administer FDPIR, per the USDA regulations on equal opportunity for religious organizations to participate in USDA assistance programs.
The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the written notice and referral requirements for organizations that receive USDA Foods or administrative funding as part of CSFP and TEFAP, per USDA regulations on equal opportunity for religious organizations to participate in USDA assistance programs.
This memo highlights flexibility for state agencies to give households more time to submit verification required for SNAP eligibility and benefit amount determinations.
This memo expands on the Online Application Policy clarification memorandum issued Feb. 15, 2024, and clarifies existing policy relative to multiple online applications for the same household and telephonic signatures.
In May 2019, FNS reminded state agencies that they may choose to require custodial and non-custodial parents to cooperate with the state Child Support Agency as a condition of eligibility for SNAP and disqualify individuals in arrears for child support. This memorandum provides additional information and considerations for states regarding this option.
In a continued effort to reduce administrative burden and simplify SNAP processes, FNS is extending approval of the address change waiver beyond the unwinding period to support more effective and efficient program administration.
This memorandum includes questions and answers on flexibilities available to TEFAP state agencies on the operation of TEFAP.