Issuance and adjustment requirements specific to States that administer SNAP.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (1) (2) (ii) The cost of documents or systems which may be required as a result of a permanent alternative issuance system must not be imposed upon retail food firms participating in the Program. (3) (i) Any assignment of issuance functions must clearly delineate the responsibilities of both parties. The State Summer EBT agency remains responsible, regardless of any agreements to the contrary, for ensuring that assigned duties are carried out in accordance with these regulations. In addition, the State Summer EBT agency is strictly liable to FNS for all losses of benefits, even if those losses are the result of the performance of issuance, security, or accountability duties by another party. (ii) All issuance contracts must follow procurement standards set forth in § 292.27. (iii) The State Summer EBT agency must not assign the issuance of benefits to any retail food firm. (4) (ii) The State Summer EBT agency must indicate how it plans to incorporate additional programs into the EBT system if it anticipates the addition of other public assistance programs concurrent with or after implementation of the EBT system. The State Summer EBT agency must also consult with the State agency officials responsible for administering the WIC prior to submitting the Planning APD for FNS approval. (5) (ii) The master issuance file must be kept current and accurate. It must be updated and maintained through the use of documents such as notices of change and controls for expired certificati

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 292.16