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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES MANUAL

GENERAL PROCEDURES & REQUIREMENTS

FNS 115 ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES PROGRAM

4 Change #1-2021 May 1, 2021 o If the applicant gives false information about identity in order to receive FNS benefits and/or WFFA in more than one place, the applicant will not receive FNS benefits and/or WFFA for ten years; and o Substance abuse convictions. d. Explain to the applicant that the applicant’s signature on the application workbook indicates the applicant: • Answered truthfully to the best of his knowledge; • Understands that providing willfully incorrect or false information could cause the applicant to be charged with fraud; • Understands that authorization to contact any other person, agency, or organization to determine eligibility for assistance is given to the county department of social services; • Understands his rights and responsibilities; • States that all members of the FNS unit are either U.S. citizens or allowed to live in the U. S. by law; • Understands that information provided may be released to law enforcement officers (including probation/parole officers); and • Acknowledges that he has received an explanation of their right to an income deduction for the following items: legally obligated child support, child care expenses, medical expenses, utility expenses, and operational expenses for self-employment and understands that failure to report or verify any of the income deductions is viewed as a statement that the FNS unit does not want to receive a deduction for the unreported. e. Explain the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system. Explanation for the following must be given. • The method of issuing FNS benefits; • The time period for expedited service; • How to use FNS benefits; and • Procedures to follow if benefits are not received.

115.04 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY A. Neither the State nor counties can discriminate against any applicant or participant for reasons of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or political beliefs in any aspect of program administration including, but not limited to: