Matching Pairs FNS 310 Manual Terms #34 - 43Online version This is an introduction and review of the fourth set of terms and definitions used by DE QC. by Jennifer Henrich 1 Prospective Budgeting 2 Overissuance 3 Processing Month 4 Likely Conclusion 5 Interim Change 6 Positive Allegation 7 Case and Procedural Error Rate (CAPER) 8 Third Party Contractors 9 Eligibility Worker (EW) 10 Elements A point or condition of SNAP eligibility that a household must meet. This must be verified and documented by the reviewer on the appropriate QC review worksheet. The computation of a household's SNAP benefits for an issuance month is based on income and other circumstances reasonably anticipated for that month. The use of information, other than standard verifications, that is used in conjunction with verified case record information, and that supports a reasonable judgement for a particular element or elements. Acknowledgement by a household regarding a circumstance related to their SNAP eligibility. The amount of SNAP benefits the household was authorized to receive was greater than what they were eligible to receive. If a State elects to procure services of a third party contractor to help assess quality control processes, provide policy training, or manage any project that involves the interpretation of FNS regulations, policies, or handbooks; the State must ensure that all activities and deliverables performed by the third party contractor adhere to Federal regulations and policy. A recalculation of SNAP benefits resulting from a change reported by the household, or a change the State agency becomes aware of through a source other than the household. The State Agency’s employee (DSS or DMMA) who made the eligibility decisions on the case. The measurement of negative case reviews. The month between the budget month and the issuance month in a two-month retrospective budgeting system.