Federal Register #2026-08325

USDA FNS Seeks Public Comment on SNAP Quality Control Information Collection

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Quality Control (QC) system information collection requirements. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) - Services Requested: - State agencies must develop and submit QC sampling plans to ensure integrity in case selection - Agencies must report on third-party contractor engagements, including notification of intent, contract submission, and FNS attendance at training - Participation in arbitration and good cause processes for resolving QC case findings and appealing financial liability - Submission of new investment plans and progress reports to address QC errors - Ongoing QC review schedule reporting using Form FNS3801 - Forms Used: - FNS 74A, FNS 74B, and FNS 3801 - Scope: - Involves 53 state agencies - Estimated annual reporting burdens: 2,532 hours for QC system activities, 50,285 hours for QC review schedules - Unique Requirements: - No specific products or part numbers are requested; the opportunity is for information collection and reporting services related to SNAP QC - Focus on measuring payment and procedural error rates and improving program administration - OEMs/Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors; FNS is the government administrator

Description

This notice invites public comment on the proposed reinstatement with changes of a previously approved information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Quality Control (QC) system. The collection covers nine QC components including sampling plans, use of third-party contractors, arbitration, good cause process, and new investment plans. State agencies are required to develop QC sampling plans, report on third-party contractor engagements, participate in arbitration and good cause processes, and submit new investment plans and progress reports. The purpose is to measure payment and procedural error rates and improve program administration.

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