GAO Examines SNAP Fraud Prevention Efforts in Indiana Amid Funding Cuts
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What happened
The Government Accountability Office is examining efforts to prevent fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Indiana. The USDA Office of Inspector General projected that $233 million may have been lost to food assistance theft over the past two years, largely driven by skimming. The Trump administration has vowed to eliminate SNAP fraud.
From publicradiotulsa.org, wnyc.org
Why it matters
The fraud crisis is linked to the program's outdated technology and the vulnerability of recipients to skimming. States' ability to curb skimming is reportedly becoming more difficult due to federal funding cuts that began earlier this month.
From publicradiotulsa.org, wnyc.org
Who's involved
- IndianaState where the SNAP program is administered and fraud is being examined
- Donald TrumpMade a vow to eliminate SNAP fraud in Indiana
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.GAO is examining SNAP fraud prevention efforts in Indiana.1 source
Trump administration vows to eliminate SNAP fraud in Indiana.1 source