FNS does not tolerate fraud, waste, or abuse in any of its programs, including among retailers that participate in SNAP. FNS monitors SNAP-authorized retailers and transaction data and investigates potential concerns as illustrated in this SNAP infographic highlighting retailer oversight.
FNS is committed to supporting states in their efforts to swiftly and effectively improve payment accuracy. The agency has already taken many actions to help states tackle payment errors at their root cause.
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.
SNAP healthy incentive programs encourage healthy eating by making nutritious food more accessible and affordable through coupons, discounts, gift cards, bonus items, or extra funds.
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program allows the Secretary to provide funding opportunities to conduct and evaluate projects providing incentives to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers.
Video of the FY2021 kickoff call for the Process and Technology Improvements Grants.
A summary of the FY2021 Process and Technology Improvement Grant (PTIG) awards
On Aug. 4, 2021, USDA awarded approximately $3.6 million in Data and Technical Assistance grants to five states. These grants are intended to support the full range of needs state agencies may have related to the development, collection, reporting, analysis and use of SNAP E&T participant outcome data.