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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION INCOME AND RESOURCES FNS 340 DEDUCTIONS Section 340 Change #02-2026 August 4, 2026 3. Convert child support payments paid on a weekly, bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis to a monthly amount. The base period for child support payments paid on a weekly, bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis is the month prior to the month of application or recertification. F. If the FNS unit member who is currently paying child support has been under an order for less than two months: 1. Anticipate the income deduction for the CP based on the child support legal order; 2. Convert to a monthly amount child support payments paid on a weekly, bi- weekly, or semi-monthly basis. G. If the FNS unit member has a new legally obligated child support order, anticipate the income deduction for the CP based on the new child support order. H. Do not round each child support payment paid in the base period. Enter the actual total amount of the child support in NC FAST. Each expense must be entered separately. NC FAST will budget the amount of the child support payment as a deduction. NOTE: If the child support is paid by a disqualified FNS unit member (E&T, Workfare, Voluntary Quit, Drug Felon, IPV, or disqualified due to Transfer of Assets), allow the entire child support payment as an income deduction for the eligible FNS unit members. If the child support is paid by an ineligible FNS unit member (ineligible alien or an individual ineligible due to failure to provide or obtain an SSN), allow a prorata share of the payment as an income deduction for the eligible FNS unit members. If the child support is paid by an ineligible student, do not allow the child support payment as an income deduction. I. Issue a DSS-8650 and make the necessary change if verification is provided. Do not terminate benefits if the FNS unit fails to provide verification. NOTE: Proof of support from an ARMY member that makes payments for child support via an allotment should be faxed to 317-510-7563. 340.20 DEDUCTION WAIVER FOR QUALITY CONTROL (QC) LOCK-OUT A. North Carolina has elected to implement a waiver to allow a FNS unit to sign the deduction explanation and waive their right to a deduction under certain circumstances. That is, if they fail to report a deduction, they waive their right to receive the deduction. If the waiver is signed, QC can not verify and include these deductions when they review the case. The waiver statement is being added to several state forms.