ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES WPPM #100-02 Subject: Program Administration Planning Requirements Item: Nutrition Services Plan

PURPOSE: To highlight the necessary components a local agency (LA) needs to be mindful of throughout the process of development, implementation and ongoing use of the Nutrition Services Plan (NSP) it is tasked with creating. POLICY: I. LAs must develop, implement and maintain an approved NSP consistent with the California Department of Public Health/Women, Infants and Children Division (CDPH/WIC) Nutrition Education Minimum Standards and in accordance with federal guidelines. PROCEDURE(S): I. The NSP is in effect from October 1st of the first year through September 30th of the third year. A. LA must submit a NSP work plan every three years and annual updates according to instructions from CDPH/WIC by the designated dates as identified in the instructions. A copy of the completed NSP must be kept on file at the LA. B. CDPH/WIC communication and review process of an NSP work plan and annual updates consists of: 1. Written or oral requests for revisions or additions. 2. Electronic notification of approval to the LA. The LA must keep the e-notification on file with their NSP. C. CDPH/WIC has the option to withhold program funds if the NSP or required revisions are not submitted by the designated date, or the date agreed upon. AUTHORITY: 7 CFR §246.11(d)(2) WIC Nutrition Services Standards: Standard 5 Revised California WIC Policy and Procedure Manual Page 1 of 1 June 13, 2014