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[ ] Selecting participants in reverse order from the nutritional risk priority system. [ ] Selecting participants who were certified due to possible regression in nutritional status, especially if original eligibility was based on a lower priority condition. [ ] Selecting participants who have only one month left in their certification periods. [ ] Selecting participants at higher income ranges. [ ] Other

d. Prior to implementing mid-certification benefit discontinuation due to funding shortfalls, the State agency will notify FNS. on This is not applicable for my state agency Yes No e. Prior to implementing mid-certification benefit discontinuation due to funding shortfalls, the State agency will provide FNS the following information: on This is not applicable for my state agency [ ] A summary description of the alternative policies and procedures explored or used prior to implementing any adverse action. [ ] An explanation of how the planned action is intended to meet the criteria of affecting the least number of people and also the lowest priority persons to bring caseload in line with available resources. [ ] Other

4. During funding shortfalls, the State agency authorizes local agencies to disqualify participants in the middle of a certification period for failure to pick up food instruments. (Optional)

Yes No N/A, the State agency already authorizes local agency to disqualify participants for failure to pick up food instruments/CVV during normal operations.

5. Competitive Vendor Selection Strategies. (Optional) - SKIP

a. During funding shortfalls/to control costs, does the State agency have procedures to adjust their vendor cost containment policies, including their competitive price selection criteria and/or maximum allowable reimbursement levels? on This is not applicable for my state agency

Yes No.