Federal Register #2026-12997

USDA Updates Privacy Act System for SNAP Disqualification and Quality Control Records

This notice announces an administrative update by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), regarding its Privacy Act system of records for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): - The USDA/FNA-5 system of records is being updated and expanded - Consolidates records previously maintained under USDA/FNS-7 - Now includes information on individuals disqualified from SNAP and households in the Quality Control Universe - The update supports SNAP program administration, oversight, and integrity - Technical changes include: - Addition of electronic record storage locations - Enhanced data management practices - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or contract opportunities are referenced in this notice

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) is updating the Privacy Act system of records USDA/FNS-5, retitled USDA/FNA-5, to include information on persons disqualified from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and households in the Quality Control Universe. The update consolidates records previously covered under USDA/FNS-7 into USDA/FNA-5, clarifies and expands the system's scope, and includes program and technical updates such as adding locations and storage of electronic records. This system supports the administration, oversight, and integrity of SNAP by maintaining disqualification and quality control records. The system will become effective upon publication, with routine uses effective 30 days after publication unless changed after public comment.

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