M E M O R A N D U M

IM-131  07/19/01  SPECIAL INITIATIVE PROCESS


SUBJECT:
SPECIAL INITIATIVE PROCESS
 
DISCUSSION:
The food stamp Special Initiative Review process is being modified to provide county and area staff access to more timely and concise data analysis.  Quality Assurance (QA) Staff will collect and analyze data according to our review plan and as special projects are identified.  As analysis of data relative to a specific topic is completed, a report will be provided to the county, area, and/or central office staff.  A discussion will be held quarterly between QA and area/county administration to answer any questions and address any necessary corrective action. 

At the end of the federal fiscal year, these reports will be combined and summarized, then sent to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) as required.  A copy of the final report will be sent to area offices. 

Quality Assurance Staff will continue to work with area/county staff to customize data collection to the area's particular needs.  To facilitate this, each Big 16 county will have one or more lead analysts assigned to them.  These analysts will support the area's other counties, as well.  Quality Assurance Staff will contact area administration to introduce lead analysts and schedule quarterly discussions.
 
NECESSARY ACTION:
  • Discuss this memorandum with appropriate staff.
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