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Resource | Research and Data | Assessing/Improving Operations Best Practices in USDA Disaster SNAP Operations and Planning

Through an examination of 5 disasters in 4 states, this study develops recommendations for best practices in planning for, implementing, and operating D-SNAP. 

12/14/2023
Resource | Research and Data | Assessing/Improving Operations Promising Approaches and Challenges for SNAP State Agencies in Implementing Corrective Action Plans

This study reviewed corrective action plans (CAPs) for payment error rate, case and procedural error rate and quality control completion rate from eight states and describes the approaches used to develop, implement, and monitor CAPs. The study also identified challenges and promising practices and provided recommendations for improving states' ability to conduct corrective action activities.

12/05/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Summer EBT Questions & Answers

These Q&As provide additional information on program administration, eligibility, certification, EBT benefits, and financial management. The new Q&As are incorporated into the previous set and can be distinguished by the label [NEW!] before each question. Some questions from previous rounds have been edited with additional information and can be distinguished with the label [REVISED] before each question. They expand upon previously released Summer EBT guidance and answer the most frequently asked questions of the Summer EBT Program.

11/21/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As Second Q&As Concerning SNAP - NAC Interim Final Rule

This memorandum covers questions related to provisions in the rule, system implementation, and system rollout. 

11/17/2023
Resource | Policy Summer EBT Questions & Answers for EBT Processors

This question and answer document provides technical assistance on issues directly related to SNAP EBT processors – and those working with such processors – on implementing Summer EBT.

11/16/2023
Resource | Research and Data WIC Data Tables

WIC program data

11/09/2023
Resource | Research and Data SNAP Data Tables

SNAP program data.

11/09/2023
Resource | Research and Data Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Program

Puerto Rico NAP program data.

11/09/2023
Resource | Research and Data | Assessing/Improving Operations National and State Level Estimates of WIC Eligibility and Program Reach in 2021

This report, the latest in a series of annual reports on WIC eligibility, presents 2021 national and state estimates of the number of people eligible for WIC benefits and the percents of the eligible population and the US population covered by the program, including estimates by participant category.

11/03/2023
Basic page SNAP Efficiency and Effectiveness Measures

The efficiency and effectiveness of states’ administration of SNAP are critical aspects of maintaining program integrity. 

10/31/2023
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