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{ R150 | Converting from One EBT Processor to Another | THE FNS PERSPECTIVE OF A WIC EBT SYSTEM CONVERSION Phil Swain
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Page 1: R150 Converting EBT - fns-prod. · PDF fileFNS will probably examine the following documents 1. Detailed Design Document. 2. Database Conversion Plan. 3. EBT‐only Vendor/Retailer

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R150 | Converting from One EBT 

Processor to Another |

THE FNS PERSPECTIVE OF A WIC EBT SYSTEM CONVERSION

Phil Swain

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Regulations and Guidance

FNS has not published regulations or guidance for WIC EBT system conversions.

Contact Regional Office for assistance. SNAP EBT System Transition Guide – June 2005.

Page 3: R150 Converting EBT - fns-prod. · PDF fileFNS will probably examine the following documents 1. Detailed Design Document. 2. Database Conversion Plan. 3. EBT‐only Vendor/Retailer

What is FNS looking for in an EBT conversion?

The conversion process begins with the execution of the contract with the replacement Contractor.

Your contract with the incumbent Contractor should require a Transition‐out Plan and cooperation in converting to the replacement Contractor. 

Effective communication at the top ranks.

Page 4: R150 Converting EBT - fns-prod. · PDF fileFNS will probably examine the following documents 1. Detailed Design Document. 2. Database Conversion Plan. 3. EBT‐only Vendor/Retailer

FNS will probably examine the following documents1. Detailed Design Document.2. Database Conversion Plan.3. EBT‐only Vendor/Retailer Conversion Plan.

4. Testing Plan.5. Test Scripts.6. Problem/Regression Testing Reports.

7. Dry Run Results.8. Vendor/Retailer Agreement.9. Training Materials for Vendors/Retailers and Participants.

10. Vendor/Retailer Manual.11. Participant, Vendor/Retailer and TPP Notices.

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Plans, Manuals, and designs should include Version control, date history, number,  purpose and updates. Scope and importance of test monitoring. New Contractor’s transaction processing and administrative systems if data is converted to the new system.

Page 6: R150 Converting EBT - fns-prod. · PDF fileFNS will probably examine the following documents 1. Detailed Design Document. 2. Database Conversion Plan. 3. EBT‐only Vendor/Retailer

Database Conversion Plan:

Is written by the new EBT Contractor and describe all events, steps, schedules, and people involved.

Not static but evolves up until the database conversion begins. Addresses data communications for transferring files.

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Conversion plan (continue)

Provides details on data conversion trial runs and validation.  Contains the conversion file layouts.  Should have appendices with valid codes and field values for all data.  Identifies proposed dates for dry runs. Should cover the exchange of security keys between the incumbent processor and the new EBT Contractor.

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During conversion

Must have contingency plan in place if conversion is aborted. Hour‐by‐hour schedule of events for the database conversion.  FNS will likely be on‐site with State agency staff at the State offices. Monitor Outstanding open issues from the UAT.

Page 9: R150 Converting EBT - fns-prod. · PDF fileFNS will probably examine the following documents 1. Detailed Design Document. 2. Database Conversion Plan. 3. EBT‐only Vendor/Retailer

FNS will monitor the following functional areas:

1. File Transmission.2. File Loading.3. Reconciliation and Settlement.4. Help Desk/Call Centers.5. Vendors/Retailers.

6. Transaction Processing.7. Participant Access.8. Administrative Terminal Access.

9. Hot Carding.10. Post‐Conversion Issues.

Page 10: R150 Converting EBT - fns-prod. · PDF fileFNS will probably examine the following documents 1. Detailed Design Document. 2. Database Conversion Plan. 3. EBT‐only Vendor/Retailer

After Conversion Is Completed FNS will have a series of calls with the State and both Contractors. Project work plans may continue for up to 30 days.  FNS will participate in:

regular project work plan calls. regular database conversion calls. participates in conversion weekend calls and discussions. participates in post‐conversion meetings and wrap‐ups.

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