Information Collection: FNS-380-1 SNAP's Quality Control Review Schedule

Summary

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection. FNS is required to collect Quality Control (QC) data and state agencies are required to perform QC reviews for SNAP. Form FNS-380-1, Quality Control (QC) Review Schedule, was developed by FNS for state use to collect both QC data and case characteristics for SNAP and to serve as the comprehensive data entry form for SNAP QC reviews.

Request for Comments

Written comments must be received on or before June 29, 2026.

Comments may be sent to: John McCleskey, QC Branch Chief, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1320 Braddock Place, 5th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314. Comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected]. Comments will also be accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to Regulations.gov, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments electronically.

All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will be a matter of public record.

Supplementary Information

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions that were used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Abstract

The FNS-380-1, Quality Control Review Schedule, was developed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for state use to collect both Quality Control (QC) data and case characteristics for SNAP and to serve as the comprehensive data entry form for SNAP QC reviews. As required by the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended (the Act), FNS is required to collect QC data and state agencies are required to perform QC reviews for SNAP. The legislative basis for the QC system is in Section 16 of the Act. Part 275, Subpart C, of SNAP regulations implements the legislative mandates found in Section 16. The regulatory basis for the QC reporting requirements is provided by 7 CFR 275.14(d) and 7 CFR 275.21. The information needed to complete this form is obtained from the SNAP case record, through state agency quality control interviews with households and collateral contacts, data matches, and verification documents obtained during the QC review. The information is used to monitor and reduce errors, develop policy strategies, and analyze household data.