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IV. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

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Organization and management involve the procedures for the documentation of staff time at the State level devoted to the various WIC functions, the evaluation and selection of local agencies, the documentation of local agency staffing standards and data, as well as disaster planning. During disasters, emergencies, public health emergencies, or a supply chain disruption, including infant formula recalls, the State agency may request to implement existing and allowable regulatory flexibilities or waivers to support the continuation of Program benefits and services. Waivers granted under Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 (codified at 7 CFR 246.4a(30)) or temporary provision(s) authorized by Congress are not permanent amendments to the State Plan; however, State agencies should consider any historical amendments as the result of waivers granted under prior waiver authority to develop policies and procedures for current and future disasters.

A. State Staffing – 7 CFR 246.3(e), 246.4(a)(4) and (24): describe the information relating to State level staff requirements and utilization as it relates to WIC Program functions and how the State agency will provide a drug-free workplace.

B. Evaluation and Selection of Local Agencies – 7 CFR 246.4(a)(5)(i) and (7) and 246.5: describe the procedures and criteria utilized in the selection and authorization of local agencies.

C. Local Agency Staffing – 7 CFR 246.4(a)(4): describe the State staffing standards which apply to the selection of local agency staff and the means used by the State agency to track and analyze local level staffing data.

D. Plan of Alternate Operating Procedures (Disaster Plan) –7 CFR 246.4(a)(30) the plan of alternate operating procedures in preparation for a disaster and/or public health emergency.