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FNS Documents & Resources

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Title Comment Period End Date
Proposed Rule - SNAP: Rescission of Changes to Civil Rights Data Collection Methods
Information Collection: Federal-State Supplemental Nutrition Programs Agreement (Form FNS-339)
Interim Final Rule: National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Elimination of the State Ameliorative Action Reporting Requirement for School Meals Eligibility Verification
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Resource | Policy Letter from USDA to Governors

Americans support helping families in need put food on the table, especially when times are tough, but they want to know that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely. That is why, along with ensuring program access, one of my top priorities for SNAP is further strengthening the integrity of the program and rooting out waste, fraud and abuse so that federal dollars are used appropriately.

11/15/2011
Resource | Policy Memos Routine Checks with Neighboring States to Prevent Duplicate Participation and Performing Deceased and Prisoner Verification Matches

The purpose of this memo is to address concerns regarding individuals receiving SNAP benefits who are not eligible, due to dual participation, because they are deceased or because they are incarcerated.

11/15/2011
Resource | Policy Memos Simplifying Application Procedures in the Summer Food Service Program

The purpose of this memo is to clarify the simplified application procedures currently available to experienced SFSP sponsors and sites in good standing and to describe simplified application procedures now available to experienced CACFP institutions in good standing who wish to apply for participation in SFSP.

10/31/2011
Resource | Policy Memos Guidance on Paid Lunch Equity and Revenue from Nonprogram Foods

This memorandum provides updated questions and answers to the Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010 implementation memorandum SP 39-2011, Guidance on Paid Lunch Equity and Revenue from Nonprogram Foods.

10/24/2011
Resource | Policy Memos Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status

The purpose of this memorandum is to outline the procedures for each food distribution program in addressing organizations that have lost tax-exempt status for failing to meet IRS filing requirements.

10/13/2011
Resource | Policy Memos FY 2011 Reporting Expenditures of SNAP Funding in Connection With A-133 Single Audits

This memorandum provides guidance on reporting expenditures of SNAP funds in order to comply with reporting requirements of Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 and OMB guidance implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 .

08/25/2011
Resource | Training and Outreach At-Risk Afterschool Meals in the CACFP

Be a Champion to End Childhood Hunger in Your Community

08/12/2011
Resource | Technical Assistance Call Center/Contact Center Support for States

A Framework and Reference Guide.

08/01/2011
Resource | Policy Memos Replacement of USDA Foods Destroyed Due to a Household Misfortune

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on replacement of USDA Foods Destroyed due to a household misfortune.

07/12/2011
Resource | Policy Letter from USDA to SNAP State Agencies

Thank you for your continued efforts to ensure access to and integrity in the SNAP during this time of increasing caseloads. As you know, SNAP is designed to expand during times of economic downturn and contract as the economy recovers. The program is performing as designed, providing important food and nutrition assistance to over 44 million low-income Americans in February 2011.

06/21/2011
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