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Washington's Compliance with SNAP Requirements for Participating State Agencies (7 CFR, Part 272)

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
27601-0012-10
Report Type
Audit
Component
Food and Nutrition Service
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Require WA DSHS provide guidance and/or training to case workers and new employees to ensure compliance with 7 CFR §272.13 requirements, with emphasis on the requirements associated with providing notice to the household of PVS match results and establishment of claims for individuals who have been incarcerated for over 30 days.

Require WA DSHS to include the SSA database in their prisoner verification system to comply with 7 CFR §272.13 and ensure applicants or recipients are not also listed in the SSA PVS.