SEPARATION OF DUTIES WPPM #1000-70 JOB AID

Revised California WIC Policy and Procedure Manual Page 1 of 2 August 1, 2024 Method 1 The LA staff person who determines income eligibility cannot be the same staff person who completes the nutritional risk assessment. Either staff or any other staff may issue the WIC Card and appropriate food benefits.

Scenarios Determines income eligibility Determines nutritional risk Issue Food benefits Acceptable? #1 A B A OK #2 A B B OK #3 A B C OK #4 A A A OK with record review

SEPARATION OF DUTIES WPPM #1000-70 JOB AID

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Revised August 1, 2024 California WIC Policy and Procedure Manual Method 2 The LA staff person who determines eligibility for all certification criteria cannot be the same staff person who issues food benefits for the participant. Either staff or any other staff may issue the WIC Card.

Scenarios Completes all Certification Criteria Issue Food benefits Acceptable? #1 A B OK #2 A A OK with record review