§ 2032. — Automated data processing and information retrieval systems.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC2032]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 51--FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
Sec. 2032. Automated data processing and information retrieval
systems
(a) Standards and procedures for reviews
(1) Initial reviews
(A) In general
Not later than 1 year after November 28, 1990, the Secretary
shall complete a review of regulations and standards (in effect
on November 28, 1990) for the approval of an automated data
processing and information retrieval system maintained by a
State (hereinafter in this section referred to as a ``system'')
to determine the extent to which the regulations and standards
contribute to a more effective and efficient program.
(B) Revision of regulations
The Secretary shall revise regulations (in effect on
November 28, 1990) to take into account the findings of the
review conducted under subparagraph (A).
(C) Incorporation of existing systems
The regulations shall require States to incorporate all or
part of systems in use elsewhere, unless a State documents that
the design and operation of an alternative system would be less
costly. The Secretary shall establish standards to define the
extent of modification of the systems for which payments will be
made under either section 2025(a) or 2025(g) of this title.
(D) Implementation
Proposed systems shall meet standards established by the
Secretary for timely implementation of proper changes.
(E) Cost effectiveness
Criteria for the approval of a system under section 2025(g)
of this title shall include the cost effectiveness of the
proposed system. On implementation of the approved system, a
State shall document the actual cost and benefits of the system.
(2) Operational reviews
The Secretary shall conduct such reviews as are necessary to
ensure that systems--
(A) comply with conditions of initial funding approvals; and
(B) adequately support program delivery in compliance with
this chapter and regulations issued under this chapter.
(b) Standards for approval of systems
(1) In general
After conducting the review required under subsection (a) of
this section, the Secretary shall establish standards for approval
of systems.
(2) Implementation
A State shall implement the standards established by the
Secretary within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the
Secretary.
(3) Periodic compliance reviews
The Secretary shall conduct appropriate periodic reviews of
systems to ensure compliance with the standards established by the
Secretary.
(c) Report
Not later than October 1, 1993, the Secretary shall report to the
Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on the
extent to which State agencies have developed and are operating
effective systems that support food stamp program delivery in compliance
with this chapter and regulations issued under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 88-525, Sec. 23, as added Pub. L. 101-624, title XVII,
Sec. 1763(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3805.)
Codification
November 28, 1990, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(B), was in the
original ``the date of enactment of this Act'', which was translated as
meaning the date of enactment of Pub. L. 101-624, which enacted this
section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 2020 of this title.
