1. Disburse and process meal application (July 1 - October 1)

2. Apply for a sample method to complete verification.

• SY 23-24 Verification Sampling Method List

3. Establish a sample pool of applications

• Determine total number of approved applications on file as of October 1.
• Pull required applications at random based on sample method selected in Step 2.
• Start Verification Tracker Form for applications pulled.

4. Write a narrative of the application selection process, see sample.

• Sample Verification narrative (PDF)

5. Provide selected applications to Confirming Official to confirm eligibility.

6. Notify households pulled for Verification.

7. Collect written evidence of income, collateral contacts, and /or agency records from household to support applications.

8. Notify household of Verification results (by November 15).

9. Complete Verification results and complete FNS-742 (November 15-December 15)

10. Email report to ade.chnutverify@ade.arkansas.gov (Due December 15)

For training on the verification process and completing the FNS-742, watch the Verification for SY 2023-2024 video.