Data & Research
Resource | Research | Assessing/Improving Operations
USDA Community Eligibility Provision Characteristics Study, SY 2016-17
This Community Eligibility Provision Characteristics study is the first comprehensive study since CEP became available nationwide in SY 2014-15. The study was designed to provide USDA with information about the impact of CEP and includes both an implementation and impact component.
03/17/2022
Resource | Research | Benefit Content/Cost
Exploring the Causes of State Variation in SNAP Administrative Costs
The Federal Government fully funds SNAP benefits, but FNS and state agencies share administrative expenses, with each paying about 50 percent. State administrative costs per case varies widely by state. This study explores a number of factors, including state economic conditions, SNAP caseload characteristics, state SNAP policies, to try to explain the variation by state.
06/26/2019