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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES MANUAL SIMPLIFIED REPORTING HOUSEHOLDS FNS 510 SIMPLIFIED REPORTING RECERTIFICATIONS PROCEDURES

4 FNS 510 Change #01-2023 January 09, 2023

A. Registering the Recertification: 1. Enter a recertification in NC FAST as “in progress” no later than three (3) business days from the receipt of the complete DSS-2435. 2. Review the DSS-2435 changes and update all appropriate evidence in NC FAST as reported on the DSS-2435. 3. Verify all evidence if the verification was provided with the DSS-2435 or can be obtained by the worker within the three (3) day time period. B. Determine if an interview is required. If an interview has not been conducted in the last 12 months, schedule interview per instructions in 505.07 C Procedures for Scheduling Interview. C. If interview is completed or no interview is required, take the following actions: 1. Review the DSS-2435 to ensure all questions are addressed and documented. a. Do not return the DSS-2435 for failure to answer questions. b. Contact the FNS unit by telephone to complete the questions. If unable to contact by telephone, send a DSS-8650 to the household as instructed in three (3) below. 2. Attempt to obtain any verifications that are readily available to the worker through electronic or collateral contacts. 3. Request any missing verifications that cannot be obtained by the worker on the DSS-8650 and allow the FNS unit 10 calendar days to provide the information. D. Due Dates: 1. Approval: Disposition the recertification no later than the earliest of the following dates: a. Within five (5) days from the receipt of the last required verification; or b. Within five (5) days of the expiration of the request for non-required verifications; or c. 30th day from the date of recertification.