revised apd process for ebt
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Revised APD Process for EBT. WIC EBT Users Group Meeting. July 23, 2014. Erin McBride Technology Specialist Food and Nutrition Service. Introduction. Why Revise the APD Process?. FNS (National and Regional Offices) speaks with one consistent voice - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Revised APD Process for EBT
WIC EBT Users Group Meeting
July 23, 2014
Erin McBrideTechnology Specialist
Food and Nutrition Service
USDA Food and Nutrition Service WIC Program
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IntroductionWhy Revise the APD Process?
• FNS (National and Regional Offices) speaks with one consistent voice
• Reduce the time required to plan your project• Improve the outputs of the planning process• Remove roadblocks and allow State agencies to
move forward with implementation
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Revised PAPD for EBT
Transmittal Letter • Executive Summary • Project Overview • TimeLine • Budget
The EBT PAPD requires:
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Planning Procurement Activity
Procurement Documents FNS must review:
• Request for Proposal for Planning Support
• Resulting Contract
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The Feasibility Study and Cost Analysis
• State agencies may choose a technology or adopt a technology neutral approach. The alternatives analysis is optional only.
• If a State agency is considering an exemption from the 2020 EBT mandate, a cost analysis will be needed. Otherwise, it is optional.
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Revised IAPD Project Plan
• Chapter 4 for WIC is on the FNS Public website at www.fns.usda.gov/node/7366
• Additional information is available on the WIC Technology Documents Partnerweb at
www.partnerweb.usda.gov. Send an email to [email protected] to request access.
Handbook 901 Updated March 2014