Nebraska Auditor Questions WIC Program Eligibility

Nebraska auditor alleges high-income families benefiting from federal WIC Program

A SNAP and EBT sign in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Aug. 1, 2023. (Getty Images)LINCOLN — Nebraska Auditor Mike Foley highlighted deficiencies in the state’s implementation of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program in a Tuesday report, noting multiple beneficiaries that exceeded the income threshold for eligibility. WIC is a federal program that offers food assistance to low-income women and children, often in the form of electronic benefits…

Auditor report alleges misuse of WIC benefits by at least a dozen state employees

State Auditor Mike Foley found at least 12 public employees received WIC benefits despite relatively high incomes, citing eligibility loopholes and urging stronger oversight of Nebraska’s federally funded nutrition program.

Nebraska auditor questions WIC program eligibility

The Nebraska state auditor is raising concerns after a review of the state’s WIC program.