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i. The State agency requires local agencies to provide information on other food assistance programs to applicants who are placed on a waiting list. If the State agency has no local agencies, it provides the information. ☒Yes ☐No ADDITIONAL DETAIL: Caseload Management Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation): P&P 1.09 Waitlist Management 2. Allowable Cost Saving Strategies (Optional) a. Does the State agency have policies and procedures to control cost when funding is insufficient relative to projected costs? ☒Yes ☐No b. Does the State agency use any of the following policies and procedures? (select all that apply): ☒Modified approved food list ☒Least expensive brands (LEB) ☒Economical container size and packaging ☐Other, please specify: Click or tap here to enter text. c. During funding shortfalls/to control costs, the State agency requires local agencies to certify participants for the minimum period specified in regulations. 7 CFR 246.7(g)(1) ☒Yes ☐No If yes, please describe or attach applicable policies and procedures. Reduce certification period for all age children from one year to six months. d. During funding shortfalls/to control costs, the State agency requires local agencies to shorten certifications on a case-by-case basis. 7 CFR 246.7(g)(2) ☐Yes ☒No If yes, please describe the case-by-case basis scenario or attach applicable policies and procedures. Click or tap here to enter text. e. The State agency uses targeted outreach to serve participants most in need to control cost. 7 CFR 246.4(a)(7) and 7 CFR 246.6(f). ☐Yes ☒No If yes, please describe the process used to determine which group of participants are most in need or attach applicable policies and procedures. Click or tap here to enter text. 3. Mid-Certification Benefit Discontinuation During Funding Shortfalls (Optional) 13