July 2018 Group Watch: AL Food Stamp Error Rate Low
Alabama’s error rate for food stamps is lower than almost any other state in the country, according to federal data. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new figures related to improper payments associated with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. The data reflect improper payments due to unintentional errors by agency personnel and clients. Nationally, the error rate 6.3 percent. Alabama’s error rate was 4.19 percent. Only eight states reported lower error rates.
