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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1988-0016
Rescission of a Portion of PIRS Memo 85-05, Enhanced Funding for Food Stamp Investigations, and Prosecutions.
PIRS (Policy Interpretation Response System) Memo 85-05 deals primarily with funding aspects of state food stamp investigations, as its title indicates.
08/12/1988
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2012-0071
SNAP - State Agency Liability for Employee Fraud
The increased focus on SNAP integrity has required FNS and the states to review their procedures for responding to integrity issues, specifically a clarification of FNS' responsibility when a state employee is found guilty of fraud while administering the program.
12/03/2012
Resource | Policy Memos
FD-152: Discontinuance of the High Security Seal Requirement for USDA Foods Deliveries
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will discontinue the requirement for vendors to use high security seals to secure USDA Foods deliveries as of July 1, 2023.
04/05/2023
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0068
Allowability of Participant Payments and Contributions for Foods Donated by the USDA and/or Non-USDA Sources
This memorandum clarifies FNS regulations and policies regarding the allowability of requiring payment and soliciting contributions (i.e., "payments" or "pay") in exchange for foods from FNS program participants.
FD-097
10/21/2009
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0031
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Clarification Regarding the ARRA Disregard and Impact on Overissuances
Attached are questions and answers in response to issues raised by the states, through various discussions, concerning SNAP provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
04/17/2009
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0026
ARRA Clarifications to Program Accountability and Administration Provisions Quality Control: Q&As #1
Attached are questions and answers in response to issues raised by the states, through various discussions, concerning SNAP provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
03/19/2009
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0051
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Administrative Funding Charts for FY 2010
On March 6, 2009, FNS allocated the FY 2009 funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This is to allocate the funds for FY 2010
08/13/2009
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2006-0040
Calculating the Program Access Index with the American Community Survey
The final regulation establishing Food Stamp High Performance Bonuses was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 7, 2005. The regulation established the Program Access Index as one of the criteria – among others – on which states could qualify for a share of the funds made available for bonus awards.
08/02/2006
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0077
Meals Provided to Volunteers: Revised
The memorandum outlines the conditions under which eligible recipient agencies can provide meals to volunteers staffing distribution sites and charge as a TEFAP administrative expense.
FD-017
10/26/2016
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance | FNS-GD-2012-0058
State Level Program Access Review Guide
Access to SNAP benefits by eligible applicants and ongoing participants is one of the highest priorities set by the Food and Nutrition Service. Improving program access helps to increase food security among low-income, eligible persons. FNS and state agencies work to improve program access in two ways: first, by informing people about the availability of food assistance through SNAP, and second, by identifying barriers that prevent eligible people from accessing program benefits.
09/21/2012