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SNAP Administrative Costs

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
27601-0003-22
Report Type
Audit
Component
Food and Nutrition Service
Description

OIG evaluated Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) controls over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administrative costs, with a specific focus on whether States with county-administered programs were effectively and efficiently controlling costs and minimizing variances.

Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$3,575,424
Funds for Better Use
$111,399,656

Recommendations

Require ODJFS to establish adequate procedures for counties to separate and claim SNAP E&T expenditures.

Review the $3,575,424 in FY 2014 E&T Grant expenditures from ODJFS to determine if any of these funds are eligible for reimbursement and establish an account receivable from the State as needed.

Require CDSS to timely submit quarterly and final Federal financial reports containing actual expenditures.

Develop standardized guidance and procedures for regional offices to communicate any deviations or exceptions granted to States by regional officials to the FNS national office.