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USDA: California owes $1.4 billion because of SNAP errors
USDA data show the state’s error rate topped 10%, and federal rules could force repayment or corrective action plans.
- California saw $1.4 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program errors during Fiscal Year 2025, forcing the state to repay federal funds. The Department of Social Services remains committed to payment accuracy, said Theresa Mier.
- Approximately 41 states exceeded the 6% federal error threshold, contributing $10.17 billion in government waste nationwide. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins stated payment error rates prove state accountability is "severely lacking."
- Across the region, Colorado and Arizona also face significant financial liabilities; Colorado misallocated more than $143 million under the Colorado Department of Human Services, while Arizona's SNAP errors could cost taxpayers $200 million.
- The Nevada Division of Social Services reported a 6.22% error rate and will comply with all federal requirements, said DSS Public Information Officer Kristle Muessle. If required to pay benefits, the agency will evaluate available options.
- Rather than fraud, the USDA notes errors often stem from incomplete household information or state data processing errors. Under federal rules, states must either repay liabilities in full or reinvest half into USDA-approved corrective action plans.
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