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The purpose of this Local Commissioners Memorandum (LCM) is to advise local districts that the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) recently awarded a $9.8 million performance bonus to New York State for payment accuracy improvements in the Food Stamp Program (FSP). A plan to allocate $7 million of the award to local districts has been approved. The formula developed provides each district with a minimum allocation of $25,000, with proportionately greater allotments going to districts with greater food stamp caseloads. Funds allocated for districts that choose not to apply for the funding will be reallocated.
In order to receive its allocation, each local district will be required to file a plan for use of the funds with the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). This LCM includes guidance on appropriate, recommended uses of the funds, and directions on how to file a “Plan for Use” application. Attachment A presents a county-by-county list of the allocations, and Attachment B contains the “Plan for Use” application.
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