Illinois SNAP Errors Could Cost Taxpayers Up to $700 Million in Penalties
Illinois risks millions in penalties under a new federal law due to errors in determining who qualifies for food assistance.
To protect taxpayers and struggling families, the state must increase its administrative precision.
Illinois' comeback story starts here.
According to the Department of Agriculture, Illinois' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) error rate was 11.56% in 2024, worse than 38 other states and higher than the national average.
- SNAP underpayments were rare, at less than 1%.
- Overpayments accounted for 10.6% of Illinois' SNAP errors in 2024.
A 12% error rate could cost the state $705 million annually.
Author's summary: Illinois faces penalties due to SNAP errors.
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