Pritzker Under Fire for SNAP Errors, $705M Penalty Risk for Illinois

Pritzker under fire for SNAP errors, $705M penalty risk for Illinois – Center Square

“I want to remind you that large states have a higher error rate than smaller states. States with a larger SNAP distribution tend to have higher error rates because, unfortunately, the way you reduce the error rate is often by reducing the number of SNAP recipients overall, not just by addressing the errors,” said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. “We're obviously more concerned about making sure families have the nutrition and food they need than some…

Pritzker under fire for SNAP errors, $705M penalty risk for Illinois

(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for hundreds of millions in food subsidies if the state’s error rate isn't cleaned up.

Historic Cuts to SNAP Put 131,000 Oklahomans at Risk of Losing Benefits  - Oklahoma Watch

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Pa. has just over a year to lower its SNAP error rate — or come up with an extra $660 million

In 2027, states will have to start paying part of the costs of the SNAP program that have historically been covered by the federal government.

SNAP error could cost Illinois

Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for hundreds of millions in food subsidies if the state’s error rate isn't cleaned up.

Pritzker under fire for SNAP errors, $705M penalty risk for Illinois – Washington Examiner

In fiscal 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Illinois’ SNAP error rate was 11.56%.