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Basic page SNAP Efficiency and Effectiveness Measures

The efficiency and effectiveness of states’ administration of SNAP are critical aspects of maintaining program integrity. 

10/31/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Case and Procedural Error Rates

Case and procedural error rates assesses the accuracy of state agency actions in cases in which applicants were denied, terminated, or suspended and did not receive benefits. 

10/31/2023
Landing SNAP Quality Control

Ensuring eligible SNAP households get the right amount of benefits. 

09/28/2023
Resource | Forms FNS-380-1: Quality Control Review Schedule - FY 2024 Reviews

This information, effective as of FY 2024 case reviews, is being collected to assist the Food and Nutrition Service with SNAP's Quality Control Reviews. This is a mandatory collection and FNS uses the information for program monitoring, evaluation, corrective action, and characteristics.

09/27/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents Provisions to Improve the SNAP Quality Control System

USDA is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking to improve SNAP's quality control system as required in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. 

09/19/2023
Resource | Infographics SNAP Retailer Compliance

FNS monitors SNAP-authorized retailers and transaction data and investigates potential concerns as illustrated in this SNAP infographic highlighting retailer compliance.

09/15/2023
Resource | Data FY 2022 Reported SNAP Application Processing Timeliness

Fiscal year 2022 SNAP reported application processing timeliness rates. 

08/18/2023
Resource | Data SNAP Retailer Data

The retailer data end of year summaries contain important information about compliance activity and violators of the program rules.

07/27/2023
Basic page SNAP Application Processing Timeliness

SNAP state agencies are required to operate the program effectively and efficiently, providing good customer service and essential nutrition assistance. This includes ensuring eligible applicants receive timely benefits.

07/17/2023
Resource | Data | Payment Accuracy and Program Integrity SNAP Payment Error Rates

SNAP quality control payment error rates by fiscal year. 

06/30/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021