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Resource | Research and Data Understanding Risk Assessment in SNAP Payment Accuracy

This study provides an overview of the risk assessment tools currently used by the state agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to categorize those program applications more likely to incur payment errors and allocate resources to improve the accuracy of benefit payments to families participating in SNAP. 

12/30/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP - Clarifications on Food Restriction Waivers and Retailer Compliance

This memorandum provides FNS policies and plans for SNAP-retailer compliance with the SNAP food restriction waivers, including clarification on which SNAP retailers must comply, online orders and deliveries, and the consequences for non-compliance.

12/29/2025
Resource | Research and Data Food Distribution Program Tables

Food distribution program data.

12/23/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP FY 2026 Discretionary Exemptions for ABAWDs - Not Adjusted for Carryover

This memorandum provides estimates of the number of new discretionary exemptions each state agency has earned for FY 2026.

12/22/2025
Resource | Policy Comment Request: SNAP - Reporting of Lottery and Gambling, and Resource Verification

State SNAP agencies are required, to the maximum extent practicable, to establish cooperative agreements with gaming entities within the state to identify SNAP recipients with substantial winnings. 

12/22/2025
Resource | Policy CSFP: Caseload Assignments for the 2026 Caseload Cycle and Administrative Grants

This final national caseload level ensures that resources are sufficient to provide full food packages to participants throughout the caseload cycle. We are allocating final caseload and administrative grants for 2026 to CSFP state agencies, including Tribes and U.S. territories.

12/19/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill - Alien SNAP Eligibility - Question and Answer #1

The OBBB makes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including changes to alien eligibility for SNAP. This question-and-answer set provides additional information on Section 10108 of the OBBB.

12/09/2025
Resource | Policy Comment Request - SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Victims of Disaster

This information collection concerns information obtained from state agencies seeking to operate D-SNAP.

11/26/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP - Expungement Options

In an effort to reduce fraud, waste and abuse, we are issuing this memorandum to clarify SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer expungement policy. States are strongly encouraged to expunge benefit allotments nine months after issuance, regardless of the household’s SNAP activity, in accordance with regulatory requirements.

11/18/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP Questions and Answers on Quality Control Variance Exclusion

This memo provides answers to follow-up questions submitted by state agencies on the variance exclusion period for implementation of Section 10102: Modifications to SNAP Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults and Section 10103: Availability of Standard Utility Allowances Based on Receipt of Energy Assistance.

11/14/2025
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