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Research & Analysis

Performance Improvement and Evidence Building

We work continuously to achieve our mission by setting goals and utilizing evidence, measurement, and learning to improve results of programs and the effectiveness and efficiency of agency operations in service to the American public.

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Evidence, Analysis, and Regulatory Affairs leads the development and execution of FNA's study and evaluation agenda. This web page is intended to provide program partners, other stakeholders, and the general public access to FNA research.
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SNAP Quality Control Data
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Characteristics of SNAP Households: Fiscal Year 2024
Research Reports
February 2026 - Performance Report
Program Data
February 2026 - Keydata Report
Program Data
USDA SNAP Program Integrity Data Team: Preliminary Report
Program Data
January 2026 - Performance Report
Program Data
January 2026 - Keydata Report
Research Data
Fiscal Year 2024 USDA Nutrition Education Coordination Report to Congress
Report to Congress
School Meal Program Operations, School Year 2022-23
Research Reports
A Feasibility Assessment of Alternative Approaches for Reevaluating the Thrifty Food Plan
Research Reports
Generic Clearance to Conduct Formative Research or Development of Nutrition Education and Promotion Materials and Related Tools and Grants for FNS Population Groups
Comment Request
October 2025 Performance Report
Program Data
October 2025 Keydata Report
Program Data
Summary of Peer Review Comments on Systematic Reviews Conducted by the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Research Reports
Summary of Peer Review Comments on Food Pattern Modeling Conducted by the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Research Reports
Evaluation of the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Project, Fiscal Years 2021, 2022, and 2023
Report to Congress
Understanding Risk Assessment in SNAP Payment Accuracy
Research Reports
Page updated: June 02, 2026