Contract for a food stamp platform.
Subject to par. (d), the department shall enter into a contract for the development and administration of an electronic platform that has the capacity to do all of the following: 1.
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Determine whether a universal product code–marked product is eligible for purchase through the use of benefits under the food stamp program, subject to the list of eligible foods under 7 CFR 271.2 and any approved waiver of federal law from the U.S. department of agriculture.
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Contain a centralized database of universal product code–marked products that identifies which products are eligible for purchase through the use of benefits under the food stamp program, based upon the determinations under subd. 1. The centralized database under this subdivision shall have version control and audit functionality.
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Continuously update the database under subd. 2. with products that become newly commercially available.
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Continuously update the database under subd. 2. with products that are reformulated.
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Integrate the database under subd. 2. into point-of-sale systems used by participating retailers. The integration under this subdivision shall allow for automated data synchronization, real-time data checks, batch updates for low-bandwidth or legacy systems, and minimal technical burden for small participating retailers.
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Include a documented application programming interface, batch file formats, a sandbox environment, and a help desk for small participating retailers.
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Comply with reporting requirements related to the food stamp program under federal law or an approved waiver of federal law from the U.S. department of agriculture.
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Track and assess errors in product eligibility determinations by using audit tools and error-trend analysis.