Resources and Toolkits

Tool to help states reduce SNAP errors through improved client forms to report changes, including modifiable template forms for SNAP Periodic Report and SNAP Change Report

Video outlining best practices for states to improve their risk assessment and error detection processes, including model design, review sequencing, feature engineering, review process optimization, and quick wins

Best practices for benefit notices, with a focus across on reducing errors, improving comprehension, and making notices more accessible for SNAP and child care

By Sarah Esty (Aspen Institute Financial Security Program) and Eric Giannella (Georgetown University Better Government Lab) To assist states working to rapidly reduce SNAP payment error rates to avoid new cost-share requirements, the Safety Net Response Network has been convening monthly meetings of state data practitioners for peer learning around successful error reduction strategies. Through…

States can act to reduce their SNAP PERs but must move quickly for their efforts to impact their share of program costs in 2027.