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AMENDMENT #15* Program Specifi c Requirements/NarrativeContract Noncompliance and Corrective Action (see CFR I200.338 Remedies for noncompliance)The agency must meet the required set of deliverables and adhere to contractual obligations. The contract deliverables along with specified due dates will be determined by theSNAP-Ed program and provided to the LHJ in writing. Based on contract performance (i.e. program and fiscal monitoringiesults ;nd findings) and after implementationtf otherl0% of funds from the LHJ for deliverables that are not completed, not submitted by the due dates specified (without approved extension by DOH in writing), or not carried outsufficiently or consistently. After DOH SNAP-Ed provides documentation of the issue and outlines the appropriate correction action in wriiing, and with approval from the DOHSNAP-Ed program manager, the first withholding of funds up to l0%o would occur one time and allow 60 days for the appropriate corrective iction to be completed by the LHJ. Ifsatisfactory corrective action does not take place within 60 days, up to 5oh of funds will be withheld from each monthly payment until the appropriate corrective action iscompleted. The LHJ may request reconsideration by submitting a letter to Washington Department of Health, PO Box 478:S6,Olympia, We SgjO+-2S86, or email to snap-ed@.doh.wa.eov. All invoices must be approved by DOH prior to payment; approval will not be unreasonably withheld. OOU wilt authorize payment only upon satisfa$rycompletion and acceptance of deliverables and for allowable costs as outlined in the statement of work, state plan, andlor budget. DOH will ieturn all incorrect or incompleteinvoices and will not pay for services that occur outside the period ofperformance.Staff RequirementsUpon request by DOH, LHJ must demonstrate that SNAP-Ed staff meet requirements appropriate to their positions including but not limited to: background checks, food handlers'permits, qualifications, and training required by DOH.SNAP-Ed Assurances: The following assurances must be followed (see program Guidancehttps://snaped.frrs.usda.goviprogram-administration/guidance-and-templates).' The LHJ is fiscally responsible for activities funded with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education funds and is I iable for repayment of unallowable costs.r Efforts are made to target SNAP-Ed to the SNAP-Ed target audience.' Only expanded or additional coverage of those activities funded under the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) may be claimed under theSNAP-Ed grant. Approved activities are those designed to expand the State's current EFNEP coverage in order to serve additional SNAp-Ed targeted individuals. In nocase may activities funded under the EFNEP grant be included in the budget for SNAP-Ed.o Contracts are procured through competitive bid procedures governed by State procurement regulations.' Program activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable Federal laws, rules, and regulations including Civil Rights and OMB regulations governing cost issues.Program activities do not supplant existing nutrition education and obesity prevention programs, and where operating in conjunction with existing programs, enhance aswell as supplement them. This applies to all activities and costs under the Federal budget.Program activities are reasonable and necessary to accomplish SNAP-Ed objectives and goals.All materials developed with SNAP- Ed funds include the appropriate USDA non-discrimination statement and credit SNAP as a funding source in standard font that iseasily readable.AuditsThe LHJ must make State financial and program audits or reviews conducted by other entities available to the DOH, DSHS, USDA, or its designee.Monitoring ExpectationsThe LHJ's premises and records will be made available upon request to DOH, DSHS, and USDA staff for the purposes of observing program activities and reviewing for programand fiscal compliance. All non-capital equipment and reusable educational materials should be tracked in an inventory list and available for review upon request.Exhibit A, Statements of WorkRevised as of May 15,2020aaaaPage 19 of2lContract Number CLHI 8249 - 1 5