State Quality Control (SQC) is the Department's case review
system. SQC determines rates of correct Food Stamp issuances and Department and
recipient caused errors. Quality control reviews open Food Stamp cases, denials
and closures. The quality control review period extends from October 1st to
September 30th of the next year. Households selected for quality control review
by State Quality Control (SQC) and Federal Quality Control (FQC) must cooperate
with both reviews. (3-17-22)
01.
Refusal to Cooperate with SQC or FQC. If a household refuses to
cooperate in a SQC or FQC review, it is not eligible. (3-17-22)
a. The Department must send the household
advance notice to end Food Stamps. The notice must list the reason for the
proposed action, the right to a hearing, the right to schedule a conference or
to continue the SQC or FQC review. (3-17-22)
b. The Department will close the Food Stamp
case. (3-17-22)
02.
Food Stamp Eligibility During Quality Control Review Period, After
Refusal to Cooperate. The household is not eligible for Food Stamps
during the Quality Control review period until it cooperates with the SQC or
FQC review. (3-17-22)
