The U.S.
Department of Agriculture on Wednesday released fiscal 2025 payment error rates for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, showing a national error rate of 10.62%, well above the federal threshold of 6%, with $10.1 billion in improper payments nationwide.
SNAP, commonly known as food stamps, provides monthly food assistance to low-income households.
Payment errors refer to cases where benefits were paid either above or below the correct amount, largely due to administrative mistakes rather than fraud.
The data offers the clearest picture yet of which states could face new financial burdens under President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending law.
