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The Nutrition Programs Administration (NPA) funds operating expenses for administering the nutrition assistance programs of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Funds support the Agency's rent, working capital fund charges, shared cost charges, audit, human resources systems, and approximately thirty-seven percent of the Agency's staff. In addition to the activities and functions specifically described in the budget request, current year and budget year base funds will be used to carry out activities and functions consistent with the full range of authorities and activities delegated to Additionally, in accordance with administration policy announced in the Budget, FNS will follow new government-wide grants guidance prohibiting the use of Federal funds to pay for subscriptions to academic journals, as well as for the publication of research results that are not specifically required by Federal statute or approved in advance by a Federal agency. This policy preserves funds to support actual research by ensuring that the American taxpayer does not pay for the research, publication, and access to that research, essentially triple-charging the public for the same product. The numbers and letters of the following listing relates to values in the Change (Chg) Key column of The overall change consists of the following: A) During 2025, the administration focused on restructuring the workforce and seeking efficiencies in operation. The Budget requests a $22.662 million decrease in 2027 due to the continued realization of savings from right sizing the workforce in 2025. B) A decrease of $114,000 for National Security Related Expenses being transferred to the Office of Homeland Security (OHS). Realigning National Security Related funds to OHS will enhance efficiency and effectiveness within USDA. This strategic realignment will centralize resources under OHS, which provides leadership in national security through policy development, emergency preparedness and response initiatives, and threat mitigation coordination. Consolidating the budget under OHS eliminates redundancies, ensures more coordinated resource allocation, and improves the execution of departmental security policies, ultimately bolstering the USDA's resilience and readiness without compromising overall security. 63 This line is added for informational purposes only, these amounts are not included in the appropriated amounts shown in table. The Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) was established in 1993 with the purpose of combating hunger and poverty at the community, national, and international levels. The CHC is a 501(c)(3) foundation that receives donations from a variety of individuals and corporate sponsors. Funding is not being requested in the 2027 President's Budget. Table FNS-85. Classification by Objects (thousands of dollars) The Nutrition Programs Administration (NPA) appropriation funds operating expenses for administering the nutrition assistance programs of FNS. FNS Administrative Resources - A Critical Program Management and Oversight Tool FNS employees play a central role in managing the Federal nutrition assistance programs. While the agency partners with State agencies and local service providers, FNS is solely responsible for developing program policies and regulations as well as monitoring State compliance through Management Evaluations and Financial Management reviews. FNS disburses and accounts for Federal funds provided to those who operate the programs. In addition, FNS monitors program operations, provides technical assistance, and conducts oversight and evaluation to maximize programs' effectiveness and value to clients and taxpayers, and ensures they are managed and operated in a Meeting these responsibilities is central to accomplishing core program objectives, including ensuring access to benefits for eligible individuals, improving the nutrition of program recipients, and strengthening program integrity. While funding is also provided to States and t

Extracted from Food and Nutrition Service, p. 121. Verbatim; nothing here is paraphrased.

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