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Resource | Technical Assistance First 100 Days at FNS

President Trump made a commitment to the American people to cut wasteful spending, Make America Healthy Again, and to combat fraud, waste, and abuse—restoring common sense to government. Under the leadership of Secretary Rollins, USDA’s FNS has taken swift and decisive action to be representative of the change the American people voted for.

05/02/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Fraud Notification Letter to Retailers

This SNAP retailer notice emphasizes Secretary Rollins and FNS are committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in all USDA programs. We are equally committed to taking swift action aimed at eliminating fraud occurring in the SNAP retailer community and rooting out bad actors who take advantage of the taxpayer’s generosity.

03/19/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice: EBT Receipt Requirements

This SNAP retailer notice details what information must be printed on SNAP EBT receipts.

01/27/2025
Resource | Policy Letter to Governors - SNAP EBT Chip Cards

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a letter today encouraging all governors to invest in SNAP EBT cards with chip technology for their states.

11/15/2024
Resource | Policy Updates to the SNAP QC Review Handbook (FNS Handbook 310)

This memo transmits technical updates to the FNS Handbook 310 issued through QC Policy Memo 24-03.

10/28/2024
Resource | Policy Letter to Commissioners - SNAP EBT Chip Cards

FNS is pleased to announce that the X9 Committee ratified and published revised EBT standards in August 2024. Finalizing these standards is a significant step towards modernizing SNAP EBT technology and combating benefit theft. These technical standards provide the opportunity for states to implement EBT cards with chip technology.

10/28/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice - Sales Tax, Fees, and Refunds

SNAP retailer notice about processing sales tax, fees, and refunds for SNAP transactions.

10/02/2024
Basic page SNAP Manual Voucher Process

Information for SNAP retailers using manual vouchers.

09/03/2024
Basic page Guidance for Selecting a TPP for Paid SNAP EBT Equipment and Services

Tips on what to consider when selecting a third party processor for paid SNAP EBT equipment and services.

09/03/2024
Resource | Research and Data FY 2023 Reported SNAP Application Processing Timeliness

Fiscal year 2023 SNAP reported application processing timeliness rates. 

07/31/2024
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