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A. Funds Allocation 1. Allocation Process a. The State agency has established and provided written procedures to local agencies describing the process for allocation of NSA funds among local agencies. ☒Yes ☐No ☐Not applicable, State agency does not have separate local agencies. (Proceed to A. 2. Conversion of Food Funds to NSA Funds) b. Local agencies were involved in developing these procedures via: ☐Task force/committee of selected local agencies ☐Comment on proposals made available to all local agencies ☒Other (describe): Committee of State and Local Agencies developed the allocation methodology c. The State agency allocates NSA funds to local agencies through the use of: ☐A negotiated budget ☐Flat cost per participant Statewide ☒Formula (variable) ☐Other method (describe): N/A d. The allocation procedure takes the following factors into account (check all that apply): ☐Staffing needs ☒Number of participants ☐Population density ☐Cost-containment initiatives ☐Availability of administrative support from other sources ☐Other (specify): N/A e. The State agency methodology for funds allocations to local agencies includes a mechanism for reallocation. ☒Yes ☐Monthly ☐Quarterly ☐Semiannually ☐No ☐Other (specify): N/A ADDITIONAL DETAIL: NSA Expenditures Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation): N/A 2. Conversion of Food Funds to NSA Funds a. The State agency converts food funds to NSA funds: ☐Based on a plan submitted to FNS to reduce average food costs per participant and to increase participation above the FNS-projected level for the State agency.