The state agency of each participating state shall assume responsibility for the certification of applicant households and for the issuance of coupons (benefits). In New Mexico the agency responsible for administration of the food stamp program is the HCA, income support division. The HCA is responsible for control and accountability in the food stamp program. Records shall be kept to ascertain whether the program is being conducted in compliance with provisions of the Food Stamp Act of 1977. Such records shall be available for inspection and audit at any reasonable time and shall be preserved for not less than three years.
N.M. Admin. Code § 8.139.100.12