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ResetResource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2019-0071
    Use of Electronic Benefit Transfer Data as Evidence of an Intentional Program Violation in SNAP
        FNS is issuing this memorandum on the use of Electronic Benefit Transfer transaction data as evidence of an intentional program violation.
      09/09/2019
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2014-0014
    New Q&As Related to the Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the NSLP
        Attached are revised Questions and Answers related to the final rule entitled, Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
          SP26-2014
    03/14/2014
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2013-0054
    SNP Administrative Reviews: Assessing Compliance Using an Approved Menu Planning Tool
        FNS recently released the new Administrative Review Guidance Manual, which includes four options that state agencies may use to assess compliance with Dietary Specifications – calories, saturated fat, and sodium – requirements.
          SP46-2013
    06/14/2013
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2013-0005
    Quarterly Reporting Associated with School Food Authority Certification for Performance-Based Reimbursement
        This memorandum provides information regarding the state agencies’ quarterly reporting requirements associated with identifying the number of school food authorities certified to receive the performance-based reimbursement for each lunch served in compliance with the new meal pattern requirements for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
          SP20-2013
    01/22/2013
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2012-0056
    Q&As Related to the 6 Cents Certification Tool
        Attached are revised questions and answers related to the Food and Nutrition Service prototype 6 Cents Certification Tool.
          SP44-2012
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