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VI. FOOD FUNDS MANAGEMENT (Please indicate) State Agency: West Virginia. for FY: 2025. Food funds management involves monitoring cost containment measures and procedures related to infant formula and other authorized food items, the monitoring and management of State agency funding sources, and the accurate reporting of participation figures. 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. Cost Containment Measures - 246.4(a)(14)(xi), 246.4(a)(14)(xvii), 246.16a(a): describe the policies and procedures used to implement cost containment measures as they relate to infant formula contracts, their approval and the processing of infant formula and/ or other rebates, and food package cost containment practices. B. Funds Monitoring/798 Reporting - 246.4(a)(2); (a)(12); and (a)(14): describe the State agency's funding sources, how food obligations are calculated to allow for inflation, rebate cash management, and monthly closeout monitoring activities. C. Participation Reporting - 246.4(a)(11): describe the methods used to accurately document and monitor participation at the State and local level, and methods for monitoring changes in participation by priority.