By law, certain adults without dependents can only receive SNAP benefits beyond three months in a three-year period unless they meet specific work requirements. We refer to this as the “time limit.”
El Programa de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (FNS) espera que las tiendas autorizadas del SNAP tengan una política y un programa de cumplimiento operativo establecido para evitar que se produzcan infracciones con el SNAP. Nuestro objetivo es garantizar que todos los propietarios de tiendas comprendan y valoren plenamente esta responsabilidad y conozcan los recursos de formación.
FNS expects SNAP authorized stores to have an established, operational compliance policy and program in place to prevent SNAP violations from occurring. Our goal is to ensure that all store owners fully understand and appreciate this responsibility and are aware of training resources.
FNS monitors SNAP-authorized retailers and transaction data and investigates potential concerns as illustrated in this SNAP infographic highlighting retailer compliance.
Infographic explaining improper payments in the SNAP program.
All those involved in nutrition assistance programs - at the federal, state and local level - are responsible for good stewardship of tax dollars.