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Resource | Research and Data | Assessing/Improving Operations The Pennsylvania SFSP Rural Area Eligibility Pilot Evaluation

The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 authorized a pilot to operate in rural Pennsylvania during the summers of 2005 and 2006. The purpose was to test whether lowering the site eligibility threshold from 50 percent to 40 percent would increase the number of children participating in the program. 

02/28/2008
Resource | Policy Memos FSP-Policy Clarification: Deduction Language on Application and Reported Changes

This memo address under what circumstances a state agency may disallow a deduction based on failure to report or verify expenses.

02/25/2008
Resource | Policy Memos Rescission of Prohibition on the Use of Federal E&T Funds to Serve Individuals in State Programs Funded With TANF MOE Funds

On March 22, 2007, this office transmitted the attached memorandum to program directors to clarify that the Food Stamp Act prohibited providing Food Stamp Employment and Training program services to food stamp recipients receiving cash assistance funded by expenditures of state funds that count toward meeting the state’s TANF Maintenance–Of–Effort requirements.

02/21/2008
Resource | Policy Memos Sharing Income Eligibility Information between Child Nutrition Programs

The purpose of this memo is to highlight previously issued guidance on the disclosure of eligibility information between child nutrition programs, and to offer clarification on the application of this policy.

 

02/15/2008
Resource | Policy Memos Simplified Procedures in the Summer Food Service Program

Simplified SFSP procedures, which became effective January 1, 2008, allow reimbursement based solely on the number of meals served times the reimbursement rates.

02/14/2008
Resource | Policy Memos Guidance on Reallocation of CACFP Audit Funds

This memorandum provides the information needed to conduct the reallocation of CACFP audit funds.

02/13/2008
Resource | Policy Memos FY 2008 Reallocation of State Administrative Expense Funds

This memorandum and attachments provide the information needed to conduct the FY 2008 reallocation of SAE funds.

02/13/2008
Resource | Interim Final Rule Interim Rule: Revisions in the WIC Food Packages; Approval of Information Collection Request

The interim rule announces approval of the information collection requirements associated with Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children: Revisions in the WIC Food Packages published on Dec. 6, 2007.

02/05/2008
Resource | Policy Memos Guidance - State Agency Model Systems Transfer Requirements

In March 2007, WIC state agencies and Regional Offices received a memorandum that provided guidance on the process for State Agency Model (SAM) transfers. It has come to our attention that there is some confusion as to what is required to justify adoption of a non-SAM system.

02/05/2008
Resource | Research and Data | Assessing/Improving Operations Modernization of the Food Stamp Program in Florida

This study focuses primarily on the changes as they related to the FSP. The study documents the changes made to FSP application and case maintenance procedures, and it assesses the potential impact of these changes on access to the FSP. The study is designed to help FNS as well as states that are considering modernization to learn from Florida’s experiences.

02/01/2008
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