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Food and Nutrition Service’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Fraud Risk Assessments

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
27601-0001-24
Report Type
Audit
Component
Food and Nutrition Service
Description
We evaluated FNS’ fraud risk assessment process for SNAP EBT and the design and implementation of its strategy to mitigate fraud risks.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Designate a dedicated entity to manage the process of assessing SNAP fraud risks, consistent with the leading practices in GAO’s Fraud Risk Management Framework. This entity should have clearly defined and documented responsibilities and authority, including managing fraud risk assessments and facilitating communication among stakeholders regarding SNAP fraud-related issues.

Comprehensively assess SNAP fraud risks in adherence with leading practices identified in GAO’s Fraud Risk Management Framework.

Document the fraud risk profile for SNAP, incorporating fraud risks determined from OIG Recommendation 2 activities, in adherence with applicable leading practices identified in GAO’s Fraud Risk Management Framework.

Design and implement an antifraud strategy for SNAP based on a fraud risk profile (see OIG Recommendation 3, above) consistent with leading practices as provided in GAO’s Fraud Risk Management Framework.