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Ability to serve projected caseload X X Non-smoking facility X X Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance X X

b. The State agency conducts studies (provide a link to or copy of the most recent study: See Attachment - AL WIC LA Cost Effectiveness Study FY2026 Q2 ) of the cost-effectiveness of local agency operations that examine: [ ] Location and distribution of local agencies in proportion to new applicants/participants [ ] Clinic procedures to optimize participant access/service (Patient Flow Analysis, etc.) [X] Staff-to-participant ratios and related staffing analyses [ ] Comparative analyses of local agency/clinic costs [X] Other 5. Does the State agency have a formal written agreement or contract with each local agency? (7 CFR 246. 6) Yes No

6. Does the State agency have statewide fair hearing procedures for local agency appeals? (7 CFR 246. 4(a)(18)) Yes No

Specify: Yes with private local agencies (those outside the State Public Health Structure) - 1 year unless stated otherwise. Specify: AL WIC PM Chapter 12. Program Abuse