SNAP Program Integrity
Certification and Eligibility
Given the size of SNAP, the amount of fraud and abuse
is relatively small. While overpayments due to fraud account for
less than 2% of the total issuance, FNS and its State partners are actively
working to eliminate this type of abuse. Also, FNS is working to
reduce and eliminate overpayments due to non-fraud errors. Click
here to learn about what FSP is doing to reduce fraud and non-fraud
errors
Redeeming SNAP Benefits
The vast majority of firms accept and redeem SNAP benefits legally.
However, there are some individuals and firms who try to divert program
benefits for personal profit. USDA takes its role in preventing
retailer and recipient SNAP fraud and abuse very seriously and is
committed to aggressively working to reduce it. USDA and FNS vigorously
investigates and pursues criminal activity wherever it occurs.
USDA Phone Numbers and Address
USDA Hotline
Washington Metropolitan Area 202-690-1622
Toll Free 800-424-9121
TDD 202-690-1202
Office of Inspector General
P.O. Box 23399
Washington, D.C. 20026-3399
Last Modified:
04/11/2012
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