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3. Rebate Cash Management

a. The State agency has a billing system in place that ensures rebate invoices for all authorized food, including infant formula, under competitive bidding, provide a reasonable estimate, or actual count of the number of units purchased by participants during WIC transactions (Section 246. 16a(k)).

Actual count of units purchased Estimate of units purchased (attach methodology) Other

b. The State agency uses a food instrument that enables it to identify the type and brand of infant formula redeemed. Yes, for all formula types, brands, and physical forms Yes, for exempt infant formulas No

c. The invoice to the formula manufacturer is issued by: The WIC unit The State agency fiscal unit Other

d. Monthly invoices are submitted with supporting data. Yes No ADDITIONAL DETAIL: Food Funds Management Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation):

4. Closeout of Report Month Outlays a. State agency allows the food vendor (and farmer if any) the following number of days to submit food instruments and cash-value benefits for payment (provide the number of days): Days from the participant's first valid date