7 CFR §271.4

1. (a)General delegation. The State agency shall be responsible for the administration of the program within the State, including, but not limited to:
   1. (1)Certification of applicant households;
   2. (2)Issuance, control, and accountability of SNAP benefits and EBT cards;
   3. (3)Developing and maintaining complaint procedures;
   4. (4)Developing, conducting, and evaluating training;
   5. (5)Conducting performance reporting reviews;
   6. (6)Keeping records necessary to determine whether the program is being conducted in compliance with these regulations; and
   7. (7)Submitting accurate and timely financial and program reports.
2. (b)Claims delegation. FNS delegates to the State agency, subject to the standards in § 273.18, the authority to determine the amount of, and settle, adjust, compromise or deny all or part of any claim which results from fraudulent or nonfraudulent overissuances to participating households.