Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 14 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Policy Manual
Chapter 1 - General Information
Rule 18-14-1.2 - State Agency Responsibilities

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 18-14-1.2

Current through September 24, 2024

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) delegates to the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) the responsibilities of administering the SNAP within the state. These responsibilities include, but not limited to:

A. Certifying applicant households;

B. Maintaining the issuance, control, and accountability of SNAP benefits;

C. Conducting performance reporting reviews, such as Quality Control and Management Evaluation;

D. Developing and maintaining complaint procedures;

E. Developing, conducting, and evaluating training;

F. Processing recipient claims and underpayments;

G. Submitting accurate and timely financial and program reports; and

H. Keeping records necessary to determine program compliance with federal regulations.

7 CFR § 271.4

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