We are committed to upholding Secretary of Agriculture Rollins’ priority to take swift action to minimize instances of fraud, waste, and program abuse, and to ensure American taxpayer dollars are spent with integrity and accountability. We are issuing this memo, both in support of that priority and in response to requests from SNAP state agencies and FDPIR administering agencies, for additional guidance on preventing dual participation and ensuring comparable disqualifications are applied in SNAP and FDPIR.
USDA is aware of increased reports of EBT theft due to card skimming, cloning, and similar fraudulent methods. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 includes provisions for the replacement of stolen EBT benefits with federal funds.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ends SNAP emergency allotments that were provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The law terminates EA after the issuance of February 2023 benefits.
The purpose of this memo is to provide guiding principles that assist state agencies in meeting regulatory requirements. Effective engagement by state agencies with tribes is essential to meeting the nutrition needs of citizens of tribal nations.
FNS is releasing new guidance to assist states in the development of P-EBT plans for the summer of 2022.
FNS is releasing new guidance to assist states in the development of P-EBT plans for school year 2021-2022.
This memorandum clarifies FNS regulations and policies regarding the allowability of requiring payment and soliciting contributions (i.e., "payments" or "pay") in exchange for foods from FNS program participants.