Regulatory Delay is allowable in which of the following circumstances?

Regulatory Delay is allowable in circumstances where the FNS unit reports a change late in the application-processing period. When the FNS unit identifies a change that affects a client’s eligibility or benefit amount after the application has been submitted, it may lead to delays in processing the application. In such cases, the regulatory framework recognizes that accurate determination of the client's benefits requires time to account for the new information and ensure that all criteria are met in compliance with regulations. This allows the agency to maintain integrity in the assistance provided while ensuring that all changes are accurately reflected.

Thus, additional time is warranted to ensure all aspects of the application are coherent and the client receives the proper benefits, taking into account the recent developments that may affect their status.