2006 Minnesota Statutes

245.771 SUPERVISION OF FOOD STAMP OR FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM.
    Subdivision 1. Supervision of program. The commissioner of human services shall
supervise the food stamp program to aid administration of the food stamp program by local
social services agencies pursuant to section 393.07, subdivision 10, to promote excellence of
administration and program operation, and to ensure compliance with all federal laws and
regulations so that all eligible persons are able to participate.
    Subd. 2. Waivers. The commissioner of human services shall apply to the United States
Department of Agriculture for waivers of monthly reporting and retrospective budgeting
requirements.
    Subd. 3. Employment and training programs. The commissioner of human services, in
consultation with the commissioner of employment and economic development, is authorized
to implement and allocate money to food stamp employment and training programs in as many
counties as is necessary to meet federal participation requirements and comply with federal laws
and regulations. The commissioner of human services may contract with the commissioner of
employment and economic development to implement and supervise employment and training
programs for food stamp recipients that are required by federal regulations.
History: 1986 c 404 s 9; 1988 c 689 art 2 s 98; 1989 c 282 art 5 s 4; 1994 c 483 s 1;
1994 c 631 s 31; 2004 c 206 s 52