United States Department of Agriculture Civil Rights Training Overview

 
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Tometrius Paxton
Senior Manager of Community Partnerships
Second Harvest Food Bank
United States Department of Agriculture
 
    Civil Rights Training National Commodity
    Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
                        Association
 
                Civil Rights Division USDA,
    Food and Nutrition Service May 22, 2018
                          
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Civil Rights Coverage and Legal Authorities
Areas of Compliance
Assurances
Public Notification
Racial and Ethnic Data Collection
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Disability Discrimination
Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations
Civil Rights Training
Complaints of Discrimination
Compliance Reviews
Resolution of Noncompliance
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1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Race, Color, and National Origin
2. Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987
Clarifies the scope of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
3. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Americans
w/Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Americans with
Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008
Disability
4. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Sex
5. Age Discrimination Act of 1975
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7 CFR Part 15
Gives USDA agencies authority to develop Civil Rights
requirements and prohibits discrimination in Federally
assisted programs or activities
 
7 CFR Part 16, “Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations”
Gives equal footing to religiously affiliated organizations
 
7 CFR Parts 247 and 250 (CSFP)
 
Sections 4(a) and 5 of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection
Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-86), as amended (CSFP)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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28 CFR Part 35
Covers nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by
State/local governments
 
Executive Order 13166 - "Improving Access to Services for
Persons with Limited English Proficiency"  (August 11, 2000)
 
“Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients
Regarding the Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin
Discrimination Affecting Persons With Limited English
Proficiency” (79 Fed. Reg. No, 229, Friday, November 28,
2014) 
USDA LEP Policy Guidance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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USDA Departmental Regulation 4330-2
Prohibits discrimination in programs and
activities funded in whole or in part by the
USDA
 
FNS Instruction 113-1 and Appendix C
Provides information on Civil Rights compliance
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“Different treatment which makes a distinction of one person
or a group of persons from others; either intentionally, by
neglect, or by the actions or lack of actions...”
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Race
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Color
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National Origin
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Sex
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Disability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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All FNS assistance programs must include a public
notification system.
The purpose of this system is to inform applicants,
participants, and potentially-eligible persons of:
Program Availability
Program Rights and Responsibilities
The Policy of Nondiscrimination
The Procedure for Filing a Complaint
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Program Availability:
Inform applicants, participants, and potentially eligible persons of
their program rights and responsibilities and the steps necessary
for participation
Complaint Information:
Must advise applicants and participants at the service delivery point
of their right to file a complaint, how to file a complaint, and the
complaint procedures
Nondiscrimination Statement:
All information materials and sources, including websites, must
contain a nondiscrimination statement.  The statement is not
required to be included on every page of the program website.  At a
minimum the nondiscrimination statement or a link to it must be
included on the home page of the program information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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State agencies and their subrecipients must:
Make program information available to the public upon
request
Prominently display the “And Justice for All” poster
Inform potentially eligible persons, applicants, participants
and   grassroots organizations of programs or changes in
programs
Convey the message of equal opportunity in all photos and
other graphics that are used to provide program or program-
related information
Provide appropriate information in alternative formats for
persons with disabilities and in the appropriate language(s)
for LEP persons
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its
Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating
based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or
retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity
conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of
communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print,
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency
(State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are
deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA
through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally,
program information may be made available in languages other than
English.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html
, and at any USDA
office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all
of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the
complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or
letter to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C.
20250-9410;
Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
Email: 
program.intake@usda.gov
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Easiest way to say it: This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Display the poster in a prominent location for all to view
 
AD-475A New required version for CSF
 
              * Please feel free to take a paper handout for now.
              * The Posters are on order for you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Title VI and its implementing regulations, Executive Order
13166, and USDA LEP guidance require Federal agencies
and recipients (State agencies, local agencies, or other
subrecipients), to take reasonable steps to ensure
“meaningful” access to their programs and activities by
Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons.
 
(FNS Instruction 113-1, Section VII)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Who are persons with LEP?
Individuals who do not speak English as their primary
language and who have a limited ability to read, speak,
write, or understand English because of their national
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Meaningful access is accomplished by providing competent,
accurate, timely and effective language services at no
charge to individuals with LEP when accessing recipient
programs and activities.
 
Failure to provide “meaningful” access to persons with LEP
could be discrimination on the basis of national origin.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Treat others the way that you would want to be treated.
Be patient and polite
Be empathic
Don’t be afraid to ask someone for help to resolve a
problem
Apologize where appropriate
Treat everyone with dignity and respect
Smile whenever possible
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Population data sources:
Department of Justice site: LEP.GOV
http://www.lep.gov/maps/
US Census Data
http://www.census.gov/2010census/data/
American Community Survey
http://www.census.gov/acs/
Migration Policy Institute’s National Center on Immigrant
Integration Policy
http://www.migrationpolicy.org/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Section 504 states that “no otherwise qualified individual
with a disability in the United States… shall solely by reason
of his or her disability, be excluded from, denied the benefits
of, or be subjected to discrimination under” any program or
activity that either receives Federal financial assistance or is
conducted by any Executive agency or the United States
Postal Service.”
 
The ADA has similar nondiscrimination requirements that
prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in services,
programs, and activities provided by State and local
government entities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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There is an obligation to ensure that members of the public
are provided reasonable modifications in order to access
program information, applications and assistance (i.e.
Braille, large print, and audio tape).
 
Providing qualified sign language interpreters or other
auxiliary aids and services for persons with hearing
disabilities may be necessary to effectively communicate
with these applicants and participants.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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What is the definition of disability?
A person who has a physical or mental impairment which
substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record
of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an
impairment.
Major life activity means functions such as caring for one’s self,
performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking,
breathing, learning and working.
Functions of the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive,
bowel, bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory, circulatory,
cardiovascular, endocrine, and reproductive functions.
 
(ADA Amendments Act of 2008)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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7 CFR Part 16
 
Ensures a level playing field for the participation of faith-
based organizations and other community organizations in
USDA programs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Complaints must be filed within 180 days from the alleged
act of discrimination, with exceptions.
Complaints may be written, verbal, or anonymous.
State agencies or subrecipient agencies may develop their
own complaint forms, but the use of such forms cannot be a
prerequisite for acceptance.
A separate Civil Rights complaint log shall maintained by the
State & subrecipient agency;
Confidentiality is extremely important and must be
maintained.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Complaints based on all protected bases, except age
Must be forwarded to FNS Civil Rights Division within 5
calendar days.
 
Complaints based on age (or age complaints that include
other bases)
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USDA Discrimination Complaint Form
 
English
http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Co
mplain_combined_6_8_12.pdf
 
Spanish
http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Spa
nish_Form_508_Compliant_6_8_12_0.pdf
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Examine the activities of State agencies, subrecipients, and
local sites to determine Civil Rights compliance.
FNS Civil Rights and Program staff review State
agencies.
State agencies review their subrecipients.
Subrecipients review their local agencies.
Significant findings must be provided in writing to the
reviewed entity and to FNS.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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There are three types of compliance reviews:
Pre-Award Compliance Reviews
Routine (Post-Award) Compliance Reviews
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Civil Rights Division, (FNS CRD)), recipient or sub-recipient (State
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You can find the entire Civil Rights Training Manual online
here:
https://fnsprod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/csfp/civil-
rights-training.pdf
You can watch the entire Civil Rights Training video here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1934784608
380434435
Be sure to sign and date your Civil Rights Completion
Certificate
You can take this back with you and file away
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  1. Welcome to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights Training Presenter: Tometrius Paxton Senior Manager of Community Partnerships Second Harvest Food Bank

  2. United States Department of Agriculture Civil Rights Training National Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Association Civil Rights Division USDA, Food and Nutrition Service May 22, 2018

  3. Agenda Civil Rights Coverage and Legal Authorities Areas of Compliance Assurances Public Notification Racial and Ethnic Data Collection Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Disability Discrimination Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations Civil Rights Training Complaints of Discrimination Compliance Reviews Resolution of Noncompliance Questions

  4. Civil Rights Legal Authorities 1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Race, Color, and National Origin 2. Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 Clarifies the scope of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 3. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Americans w/Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 Disability 4. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Sex 5. Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Age

  5. Civil Rights Legal Authorities 7 CFR Part 15 Gives USDA agencies authority to develop Civil Rights requirements and prohibits discrimination in Federally assisted programs or activities 7 CFR Part 16, Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations Gives equal footing to religiously affiliated organizations 7 CFR Parts 247 and 250 (CSFP) Sections 4(a) and 5 of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-86), as amended (CSFP)

  6. Civil Rights Legal Authorities 28 CFR Part 35 Covers nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by State/local governments Executive Order 13166 - "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency" (August 11, 2000) Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding the Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Persons With Limited English Proficiency (79 Fed. Reg. No, 229, Friday, November 28, 2014) USDA LEP Policy Guidance

  7. Civil Rights Legal Authorities USDA Departmental Regulation 4330-2 Prohibits discrimination in programs and activities funded in whole or in part by the USDA FNS Instruction 113-1 and Appendix C Provides information on Civil Rights compliance and enforcement

  8. Civil Rights Legal Authorities What is discrimination? Different treatment which makes a distinction of one person or a group of persons from others; either intentionally, by neglect, or by the actions or lack of actions... 1) Race 2) Color 3) National Origin 4) Age 5) Sex 6) Disability

  9. Areas of Compliance Public Notification All FNS assistance programs must include a public notification system. The purpose of this system is to inform applicants, participants, and potentially-eligible persons of: Program Availability Program Rights and Responsibilities The Policy of Nondiscrimination The Procedure for Filing a Complaint

  10. Areas of Compliance Elements of Public Notification Program Availability: Inform applicants, participants, and potentially eligible persons of their program rights and responsibilities and the steps necessary for participation Complaint Information: Must advise applicants and participants at the service delivery point of their right to file a complaint, how to file a complaint, and the complaint procedures Nondiscrimination Statement: All information materials and sources, including websites, must contain a nondiscrimination statement. The statement is not required to be included on every page of the program website. At a minimum the nondiscrimination statement or a link to it must be included on the home page of the program information.

  11. Areas of Compliance Elements of Public Notification State agencies and their subrecipients must: Make program information available to the public upon request Prominently display the And Justice for All poster Inform potentially eligible persons, applicants, participants and grassroots organizations of programs or changes in programs Convey the message of equal opportunity in all photos and other graphics that are used to provide program or program- related information Provide appropriate information in alternative formats for persons with disabilities and in the appropriate language(s) for LEP persons

  12. Areas of Compliance Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

  13. Areas of Compliance Nondiscrimination Statement: Cont d To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: program.intake@usda.gov. Easiest way to say it: This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

  14. Areas of Compliance And Justice For All Poster Display the poster in a prominent location for all to view AD-475A New required version for CSF * Please feel free to take a paper handout for now. * The Posters are on order for you.

  15. Areas of Compliance Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Requirements Title VI and its implementing regulations, Executive Order 13166, and USDA LEP guidance require Federal agencies and recipients (State agencies, local agencies, or other subrecipients), to take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to their programs and activities by Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons. (FNS Instruction 113-1, Section VII)

  16. Areas of Compliance Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Requirements Who are persons with LEP? Individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English because of their national origin

  17. Areas of Compliance What is Meaningful Access? Meaningful access is accomplished by providing competent, accurate, timely and effective language services at no charge to individuals with LEP when accessing recipient programs and activities. Failure to provide meaningful access to persons with LEP could be discrimination on the basis of national origin.

  18. Areas of Compliance Good Customer Service Treat others the way that you would want to be treated. Be patient and polite Be empathic Don t be afraid to ask someone for help to resolve a problem Apologize where appropriate Treat everyone with dignity and respect Smile whenever possible

  19. Areas of Compliance LEP Population and Data Sources Population data sources: Department of Justice site: LEP.GOV http://www.lep.gov/maps/ US Census Data http://www.census.gov/2010census/data/ American Community Survey http://www.census.gov/acs/ Migration Policy Institute s National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy http://www.migrationpolicy.org/

  20. Areas of Compliance Disability Discrimination Section 504 states that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that either receives Federal financial assistance or is conducted by any Executive agency or the United States Postal Service. The ADA has similar nondiscrimination requirements that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in services, programs, and activities provided by State and local government entities.

  21. Areas of Compliance Disability Discrimination: Cont d There is an obligation to ensure that members of the public are provided reasonable modifications in order to access program information, applications and assistance (i.e. Braille, large print, and audio tape). Providing qualified sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids and services for persons with hearing disabilities may be necessary to effectively communicate with these applicants and participants.

  22. Areas of Compliance Disability Discrimination: Cont d What is the definition of disability? A person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. Major life activity means functions such as caring for one s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working. Functions of the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive, bowel, bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory, circulatory, cardiovascular, endocrine, and reproductive functions. (ADA Amendments Act of 2008)

  23. Areas of Compliance Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations 7 CFR Part 16 Ensures a level playing field for the participation of faith- based organizations and other community organizations in USDA programs.

  24. Areas of Compliance Civil Rights Training State agencies are responsible for training subrecipient agencies on an annual and 3 year basis. Subrecipient agencies are responsible for training their local sites, including frontline staff who interact with applicants or participants on an annual basis. Training for a non frontline staff is who have no interactions with applicants personal information on a 3 years basis. Before participating in the USDA Program activities ALL current staff, new employees, and volunteers must receive at least one of the trainings appropriate to their roles and responsibilities.

  25. Areas of Compliance Complaints of Discrimination Complaints must be filed within 180 days from the alleged act of discrimination, with exceptions. Complaints may be written, verbal, or anonymous. State agencies or subrecipient agencies may develop their own complaint forms, but the use of such forms cannot be a prerequisite for acceptance. A separate Civil Rights complaint log shall maintained by the State & subrecipient agency; Confidentiality is extremely important and must be maintained.

  26. Areas of Compliance Complaints of Discrimination: Cont d Complaints based on all protected bases, except age Must be forwarded to FNS Civil Rights Division within 5 calendar days. Complaints based on age (or age complaints that include other bases) Must all be forwarded to FNS Civil Rights Division within 5 business days of receipt regardless of complaint procedure utilized above

  27. Areas of Compliance Civil Rights Complaints Process USDA Discrimination Complaint Form English http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Co mplain_combined_6_8_12.pdf Spanish http://www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2012/Spa nish_Form_508_Compliant_6_8_12_0.pdf

  28. Areas of Compliance Compliance Reviews Examine the activities of State agencies, subrecipients, and local sites to determine Civil Rights compliance. FNS Civil Rights and Program staff review State agencies. State agencies review their subrecipients. Subrecipients review their local agencies. Significant findings must be provided in writing to the reviewed entity and to FNS.

  29. Areas of Compliance Compliance Reviews: Cont d There are three types of compliance reviews: Pre-Award Compliance Reviews Routine (Post-Award) Compliance Reviews Special Compliance Reviews

  30. Areas of Compliance Special Compliance Reviews May be scheduled or unscheduled To follow-up on previous findings of noncompliance To investigate reports of noncompliance by other agencies, media, or grassroots organizations May be specific to an incident or policy History of statistical underrepresentation of particular group(s) Pattern of complaints of discrimination

  31. Areas of Compliance Resolution of Noncompliance A factual finding that any civil rights requirement, as provided by law, regulation, policy, instruction, or guidelines, is not being adhered to by a State agency, subrecipient agency, or a local site. Steps must be taken immediately to obtain voluntary compliance. A finding s effective date is the date of notice to the reviewed entity.

  32. Areas of Compliance Voluntary Resolution Agreement A Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA) is an agreement that recipient(s) are willfully consenting to undertake remedial actions to address identified areas of noncompliance or in violation with applicable civil rights laws and/or regulations. The VRA may be between multiple parties such as the officials in authority to regulate civil rights laws (Food and Nutrition Service, Civil Rights Division, (FNS CRD)), recipient or sub-recipient (State agency), and program participant (Complainant). Voluntary Resolution Agreements may be used to closeout a Civil Rights Compliance Review at the discretion of FNS CRD in lieu of issuing a written Compliance Review report with findings.

  33. Questions

  34. What you can do to learn more about your Civil Rights Training You can find the entire Civil Rights Training Manual online here: https://fnsprod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/csfp/civil- rights-training.pdf You can watch the entire Civil Rights Training video here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1934784608 380434435 Be sure to sign and date your Civil Rights Completion Certificate You can take this back with you and file away

  35. Thank You! If you have any questions, please contact: Tometrius Paxton tpaxton@shfb.org 408-266-8866 ext. 421

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