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FY 2023 Reported SNAP Application Processing Timeliness

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We evaluate application processing timeliness (APT) as part of the quality control (QC) review process. State QC reviewers evaluate timeliness during the state QC case review. Timeliness is calculated by dividing the number of applications timely processed by the number of applications subject to the timeliness measure.

An application is considered processed timely if the household has an opportunity to participate within 30 days of the application date for regular processing or within 7 days of the application date for expedited service.

This measure is not a strict measure of regulatory compliance. In some cases, applicant-caused delays (such as missing an interview on an expedited application) may result in the action being coded as untimely although the state agency was in full compliance with program regulations. Applications that are properly pended for the household’s failure to provide verification are excluded from the measure.

SNAP Application Processing Timeliness Rate by State
StateRate
Idaho98.15
Wisconsin97.45
Utah96.35
Nevada93.58
Illinois95.85
New Jersey82.08
Wyoming92.31
North Carolina91.98
Massachusetts85.91
Alaska38.98
Ohio92.54
Connecticut93.81
Louisiana94.12
Pennsylvania92.06
New Hampshire91.67
New Mexico66.34
Rhode Island90.11
Maine88.89
Arizona91.47
Kentucky76.14
Alabama94.30
Vermont90.30
Nebraska91.20
Maryland84.80
Virginia87.73
South Dakota89.23
Minnesota85.89
Oklahoma89.54
Washington94.09
Montana74.76
South Carolina71.49
Indiana78.17
West Virginia82.61
Tennessee70.48
Michigan77.66
Texas82.70
Mississippi83.25
California82.07
Delaware89.72
Iowa77.73
Missouri85.32
Hawaii75.35
North Dakota52.94
Arkansas67.38
Oregon79.84
Colorado74.91
Kansas81.28
Florida64.38
New York60.45
Georgia78.09
Virgin Islands75.44
Guam61.27
District of Columbia48.13
Page updated: August 14, 2024