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c. During funding shortfalls/to control costs, the State agency requires local agencies to certify participants for the minimum period specified in regulations. 7 CFR 246. 7(g)(1) on This is not applicable for my state agency

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d. During funding shortfalls/to control costs, the State agency requires local agencies to shorten certifications on a case-by-case basis. 7 CFR 246. 7(g)(2) on This is not applicable for my state agency

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e. The State agency uses targeted outreach to serve participants most in need to control cost. 7 CFR 246. 4(a)(7) and 7 CFR 246. 6(f). on This is not applicable for my state agency Yes No

3. Mid-Certification Benefit Discontinuation During Funding Shortfalls (Optional) - SKIP a. The State agency has specific policies/procedures for establishing and implementing mid-certification benefit discontinuation due to funding shortfalls, which are used by all local agencies. on This is not applicable for my state agency

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b. If a State agency experiences a funding shortfall where it is unable to maintain its current level of participation for the remainder of the fiscal year and has explored all other alternative actions, the State agency will instruct local agencies to begin mid-certification benefit discontinuation by: (Select all that apply) on This is not applicable for my state agency

[ ] Mid-certification disqualification of program participants [ ] Withholding of benefits for program participants

c. The mid-certification benefit discontinuation action must affect the least possible number of participants and be directed first at those where their nutritional and health status is at least risk. When implementing mid-certification benefit discontinuation due to funding shortfalls, State agencies will select participants by: (Select all that apply) on This is not applicable for my state agency