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Program Functional Area 11: Fiscal Management Goal 11: Maximize the utilization of WIC food funds. By September 30, 2024 Objective: 11.1 Keep food dollars usage stable at 90%. Objective: 11.2 Use economic and financial trend data to manage resources and improve program quality more effectively. Objective: 11.3 Ensure drawdowns are processed against the correct accounts.

Objective Strategies/Activities Baseline Indicators Staff Assigned Progress 11.1 Stable usage of food funds at 90%. • Track and monitor monthly food expenditures.

• Meet with program coordinators.

• Work with WIC Director and Epidemiologist to monitor food costs using the current CPI cost indicators. Budget/expenditure reconciliation. 100% of food dollars are accounted for. State WIC Director Fiscal Unit Epidemiologist

The objective has been met and we will continue to use the strategies/activities in our ongoing procedures. 11.2 Use economic and financial trend data to manage resources and improve program quality more effectively. • Utilize financial data in trend analysis. N/A Utilize financial trend data to drive program decisions. State WIC Director Fiscal Unit Epidemiologist The objective has been met and we will continue to use the strategies/activities in our ongoing procedures. 11.3 Ensure drawdowns are processed against the correct accounts. • Create process to have two fiscal staff complete and review draw information to ensure accuracy. N/A Draw downs are correctly processed. Fiscal Unit The objective has been met and we will continue to use the strategies/activities in our ongoing procedures.