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A. Funds Allocation

1. Allocation Process

a. The State agency has established and provided written procedures to local agencies describing the process for allocation of NSA funds among local agencies. Yes No Not applicable, State agency does not have separate local agencies. (Proceed to A. 2. Conversion of Food Funds to NSA Funds)

b. Local agencies were involved in developing these procedures via: [ ] Task force/committee of selected local agencies [ ] Comment on proposals made available to all local agencies [X] Other Specify: Funds allocation procedures are established by Alabama Public Health Administration and Finance.

c. The State agency allocates NSA funds to local agencies through the use of: [ ] A negotiated budget [X] Flat cost per participant Statewide [ ] Formula (variable) [ ] Other method d. The allocation procedure takes the following factors into account (check all that apply): [ ] Staffing needs [X] Number of participants [ ] Population density [ ] Cost-containment initiatives [X] Availability of administrative support from other sources [X] Other Specify: The availability of funds.

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State Plan Checklist - NUTRITION SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION EXPENDITURES 8/14/2026 Page 2

A. Funds Allocation

1. Allocation Process

a. The State agency has established and provided written procedures to local agencies describing the process for allocation of NSA funds among local agencies. Yes No Not applicable, State agency does not have separate local agencies. (Proceed to A. 2. Conversion of Food Funds to NSA Funds)

b. Local agencies were involved in developing these procedures via: [ ] Task force/committee of selected local agencies [ ] Comment on proposals made available to all local agencies [X] Other Specify: Funds allocation procedures are established by Alabama Public Health Administration and Finance.

c. The State agency allocates NSA funds to local agencies through the use of: [ ] A negotiated budget [X] Flat cost per participant Statewide [ ] Formula (variable) [ ] Other method d. The allocation procedure takes the following factors into account (check all that apply): [ ] Staffing needs [X] Number of participants [ ] Population density [ ] Cost-containment initiatives [X] Availability of administrative support from other sources [X] Other Specify: The availability of funds.