The Integrity Profile (TIP) Report for Fiscal Year 2002

The Integrity Profile (TIP) report is an analysis of the WIC Program’s State Agency vendor monitoring activities. The TIP report covers activities conducted between October 2001 and September 2002 and provides specific State-by-State data on WIC vendor characteristics, training, compliance activities and sanctions. TIP serves an important program purpose in that it promotes good stewardship of federal funds by assisting State agencies in identifying areas for improvement.

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2002 TIP Report Executive Summary

2002 TIP Report Cover

2002 Complete TIP Report (without tables)

Table 1 Vendors Not Selected for Authorization

Table 2 Number of Vendors Authorized

Table 3 Percentage of New and Terminated Vendors

Table 4 Type of Vendors Authorized

Table 5 Average Number of Participants

Table 6 Vendors Investigated

Table 7 Vendors Trained

Table 8 Routine Monitoring and Compliance Investigations

Table 9 High Risk and Non-High Risk Vendors

Table 10 Vendors Receiving Routine Monitoring Visits

Table 11 Percentage of Vendors Receiving Buys or Audits

Table 12 Violations Found During Buys Monitoring and Audits

Table 13 Unauthorized Stores Accepting Food Instruments

Table 14 Reasons for Vendor Disqualifications

Table 15 Vendors Requesting Administrative Review

Table 16 Administrative Review Decisions Upheld