Virginia Executive Directive Thirteen (2025): Materially Reducing Errors in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefit Processing
A directive issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia to materially reduce the error rate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit processing among local social services offices.
This executive directive mandates that Virginia reduce its SNAP payment error rate (currently over 11 percent) to below six percent by October 1, 2027 to avoid substantial state matching payments under federal rules.
It sets forth actions including establishing incentives and disincentives for local agencies, requiring benefits-staff training and verified documentation of expenses and household composition, and exploring the use of technology and contractor partnerships to improve accuracy and decision-automation.
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