100.2 State Agency Responsibilities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FNS delegates to the Vermont DCF the responsibility for the administration of the 3SVT program within the state. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Approval of applicant households in compliance with federal regulations. Issuance, control and accountability of 3SVT benefits. Processing recipient claims and credits for lost benefits. Ensuring the civil rights of applicants/recipients by: maintaining the confidentiality of records; providing notice of eligibility or ineligibility; providing notice of all adverse action; providing information about and assistance in filing a request for a fair hearing, including an explanation of continuation of benefits; and providing equal application of all standards without regard to age, race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, political belief or limited English proficiency. Program information activities. Developing and maintaining complaint procedures. Developing, conducting and evaluating training. Conducting performance reporting reviews such as quality control and management evaluation. Submitting accurate and timely financial and program reports. Keeping records necessary to determine whether the program is conducted in compliance with federal regulations.