State and local agency responsibilities.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

State and local agencies are responsible for administering the program in accordance with the provisions of this part, and with the provisions of part 250 of this chapter, as applicable. Although the State agency may delegate some responsibilities to another agency, the State agency is ultimately responsible for all aspects of program administration. The following is an outline of the major responsibilities of State and local agencies; it is not intended to be all-inclusive. (a) (1) Entering into required agreements; (2) Ordering commodities for distribution; (3) Storing and distributing commodities; (4) Establishing procedures for resolving complaints about commodities; (5) Complying with civil rights requirements; (6) Maintaining accurate and complete records; and (7) Conducting program outreach. (b) (1) Completing and submitting the State Plan; (2) Selecting local agencies to administer the program in local areas of the State; (3) Determining caseload needs, and submitting caseload requests to FNS; (4) Assigning caseload, and allocating administrative funds, to local agencies; (5) Establishing eligibility requirements, in accordance with the options provided to the State agency under § 247.9. (This function may not be delegated to another agency.); (6) Establishing nutritional risk criteria and a residency requirement for participants, if such criteria are to be used; (7) Establishing a financial management system that effectively accounts for funds received for program ad

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 247.5