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4.2 Potential transition of EBT Processors Participate in joint SNAP/WIC conference calls to finalize Northeast Coalition of States (NCS) EBT Services. Calls began January 7, 2021. Discussion of any common areas between programs. publishing dates per WIC/SNAP timelines; October 2020. CT attended NCS Joint WIC SNAP EBT monthly calls until 3/21/24. Beginning in April 2024, the NCS calls were separated by WIC and SNAP, but a CT staff person attends both to stay updated on both programs’ activities in contracting and transitioning to FIS. CT staff on selection committee to participate on approval of contractor. October 2021 Estimated dates per OTDA timelines: Bid submission May 13, 2021 ; Award made December 2021. Finalization of New York’s contract. On 9/13/23, CT WIC was notified that New York State Office of the State Comptroller OSC ruled in favor of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) upholding the results of the NCS RFP, and NY SNAP’s contract with FIS was executed. After that time, CT WIC could begin discussions with FIS, which have been ongoing. Draft WIC Contract to Legal for review. May 2021 DAS approval to join NY State Contract provided on June 21, 2019. CT WIC staff and an IT Consultant as the Project Manager have met with a contracts specialist and an attorney at the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) throughout FY24 to discuss the contract and all exhibits for FIS. Notify WIC Vendor Advisory Council and authorized vendors of contractor selection. December 2021 Vendor community informed on potential changes. Expected to occur in FY25. Finalize and execute DPH WIC contract to partake in NCS contract.

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DAS approval to join NY State NCS RFP provided on June 21, 2019. The contract is being handled through CT DAS, and not through DPH. As of July 2024, CT WIC is reviewing the contract, the