Illinois SNAP Errors: A Costly Concern for Taxpayers
Illinois risks incurring penalties of up to $700 million due to errors in determining eligibility for food assistance under a new federal law.
The state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) error rate was 11.56% in 2024, exceeding the national average and ranking worse than 38 other states.
- The error rate could result in annual costs of $705 million for the state.
- Overpayments accounted for 10.6% of Illinois' SNAP errors in 2024, while underpayments were rare at less than 1%.
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To mitigate these costs and protect taxpayers and struggling families, the state must enhance its administrative precision.
Author's summary: Illinois faces penalties due to SNAP errors.
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