6. Establish compatible and up to date IT systems for data recording and data exchange (communication) among DCF, Child Support Enforcement, and Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI). Current archaic and incompatible systems allow erroneous decisions, actions, sanctions, etc. being applied to Food Stamp applicants and recipients
DCF, AWI, CSE, State of Florida
TDB but USDA would pay 50% of costs
7. All written communications with Food Stamp applicants and recipients should be written in clear, simple and logical language so as to be understood. DCF, CSE, and AWI should complete its review and editing of standard letters, forms and other communications regularly being sent to applicants and recipients.
DCF, AWI, CSE
Minimal, Existing September 30, staff or other 2009 resources - no additional expense
Food Stamp applicants and recipients will be able to understand written directions, rules, procedures, etc. and thus be able to avoid terminations, sanctions, and other adverse actions unnecessarily disrupting the receipt of Food Stamp benefits.
8. Data on total dollar amounts flowing into local economies on a monthly basis through use of Food Stamp benefits, and the economic impact of such expenditures, should be transmitted to local Chambers of Commerce and local elected officials, news media, etc.
DCF
Existing staff or other resources no additional expense
Local business interests will become much more supportive of the Food Stamp program and efforts to enroll eligible applicants when they understand the impact on the „bottom lineâ€&#x;. This support will be considered by DCF and state elected officials as they make decisions regarding how best to facilitate access to the Food Stamp program by eligible residents.
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July 1, 2010
July 1, 2009
Applications could be processed with less delay, with fewer errors, and fewer consequent erroneous sanctions and other adverse actions and consequences for applicants and recipients .