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Resource | Research and Data | Assessing/Improving Operations Promising Approaches and Challenges for SNAP State Agencies in Implementing Corrective Action Plans

This study reviewed corrective action plans (CAPs) for payment error rate, case and procedural error rate and quality control completion rate from eight states and describes the approaches used to develop, implement, and monitor CAPs. The study also identified challenges and promising practices and provided recommendations for improving states' ability to conduct corrective action activities.

12/05/2023
Resource | Policy Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule: State Agency Discretion for Repeat Meal Pattern Violations Fiscal Action

The purpose of this memorandum is to remind state agencies of discretionary and required fiscal action for meal pattern violations, including the new provision of the Child Nutrition Program Integrity final rule

12/01/2023
Resource | Policy Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule: Administrative Review & FSMC Review Cycles

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide additional information on the 5-year review cycle provision of the Child Nutrition Program Integrity final rule. This memorandum relates to program-specific changes in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

12/01/2023
Resource | Policy SNAP Auth-Reauth - Business Integrity

This memo clarifies business integrity requirements and factors that FNA may and may not consider when determining a firm’s participation in SNAP.

12/01/2023
Resource | Guidance Documents Second Q&As Concerning SNAP - NAC Interim Final Rule

This memorandum covers questions related to provisions in the rule, system implementation, and system rollout. 

11/17/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach National Processing Agreement Approved Processors

List of NPA approved processors for USDA Foods in Schools by school year.  

11/02/2023
Resource | Policy Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in Child Nutrition Programs

This updated memorandum provides guidance to Indigenous communities on incorporating traditional Indigenous foods that meet CNP meal pattern requirements and includes an updated and expanded list of traditional Indigenous foods that credit the same as similar foods currently listed in the Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs.

11/01/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Processor Material Prices

The average material prices are listed by school year and used by processors participating in the USDA Foods processing program.

10/31/2023
Basic page SNAP Efficiency and Effectiveness Measures

The efficiency and effectiveness of states’ administration of SNAP are critical aspects of maintaining program integrity. 

10/31/2023
Resource | Research and Data SNAP Case and Procedural Error Rates

Case and procedural error rates assesses the accuracy of state agency actions in cases in which applicants were denied, terminated, or suspended and did not receive benefits. 

10/31/2023
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