State Agency Responsibilities

State Agency Responsibilities. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) delegates to the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) the responsibilities of administering the SNAP within the state. These responsibilities include, but not limited to: A. Certifying applicant households; B. Maintaining the issuance, control, and accountability of SNAP benefits; C. Conducting performance reporting reviews, such as Quality Control and Management Evaluation; D. Developing and maintaining complaint procedures; E. Developing, conducting, and evaluating training; F. Processing recipient claims and underpayments; G. Submitting accurate and timely financial and program reports; and H. Keeping records necessary to determine program compliance with federal regulations.