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Integrity and FraudFNS is responsible for most of the nation's nutrition assistance programs including food stamps, WIC, the meal programs for school children and other lower income people. FNS establishes rules and regulations for state and local agencies to operate those nutrition assistance programs. Also, FNS oversees the operation of those programs to ensure integrity through quality, accountability and customer service. FNS definition of integrity means that the food stamp program must deliver the benefits people need in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner. However, for most people integrity means fraud, either individuals receiving benefits they are not entitled to or individuals and/or retailers profiting from food stamps illegally. FNS makes every effort to prevent fraud by providing training and education up front to ensure that unintentional violations of the rules do not occur and everyone understands the program rules. FNS understands that mistakes may occur from time to time, but there is zero tolerance for intentional violations. These violators will be prosecuted. USDA PROCESS FOR HANDLING FRAUD FNS PROCESS FOR HANDLING FRAUD USDA PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESS Washington Metropolitan Area 202-690-1622 Office of Inspector General
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Accessibility | Privacy/Security | Nondiscrimination | FNCS | USDA | Last Modified: 12/30/2003 |