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276 and FNS with a mechanism for early detection of problems in the corrective action process to minimize losses to the program, participants, or potential participants.

2 4 . 4 R E C O R D R E T E N T I O N The Agency will maintain Performance Reporting System records for ME and QC reviews to permit ready access to, and use of, these records. Performance Reporting System records include information used in data analysis and evaluation, corrective action plans, corrective action monitoring records in addition to ME review records and QC review records. To be readily accessible, system records will be retained and filed in an orderly fashion. Precautions should be taken to ensure that these records are retained without loss or destruction for the 3-year period required by these regulations. Information obtained on individual households for Performance Reporting System purposes will be safeguarded in accordance with FNS policies on disclosure of information for SNAP.