FNS-698, pg. 4 Profile of Integrity Practices and Procedures (PIPP)

FNS 698: PIPP - Continued
FNS 698: PROFILE OF INTEGRITY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES (PIPP)

FNS-698 - OMB Form Number: 0584-0401

SECTION 4: Sanctions
FI = Food Instrument
1 The State Agency uses a point system in sanctioning vendors
:
Select One
Yes
No
2

Vendors who are disqualified but who subsequently request an administrative hearing:
Check all that apply

May accept WIC food instruments during the appeal process
May not accept WIC food instruments during the appeal process
Determined on a case-by-case basis

Section 4: Vendor Relations
1 The State Agency meets with representatives from retailer associations to resolve

problems and solicit ideas on improvements in WIC program operations.
Check all that apply

At least once a year
Every 2 years
Once every 5 years
Less frequently than every 5 years
As needed
Section 4: Compliance Buy Procedures
1 Check below the types of Compliance Buys conducted when a suspect vendor is investigated:
Check all that apply

Trafficking (exchange of FI's for cash

Always

Sometimes

Never

Sale of non-food items

Always

Sometimes

Never

Sale of unauthorized/excessive food items

Always

Sometimes

Never

Sale of alcohol/tobaccco

Always

Sometimes

Never

Safe Buy

Always

Sometimes

Never

Always

Sometimes

Never

All FI foods purchased to see if vendor will overcharge

Partial Buy
Not purchasing all FI foods to see if vendor will charge for food not purchased

2 Compliance buys are usually conducted by:
Check all that apply

Neighborhood residents or program participants employed by WIC
Local WIC Agency staff
WIC State Agency subdivision/regional staff
WIC State Agency staff
Other State Agency staff
Investigators retained on a contract basis (e.g. Pinkerton, Wells Fargo)
Law enforcement bodies

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