Understanding Risk Assessment in SNAP Payment Accuracy
A report examining how risk assessment tools are used to improve payment accuracy in nutrition assistance programs and identifying effective practices for their design and implementation.
This report analyzes how state agencies use risk assessment tools to identify cases at higher risk of payment errors and prioritize staff review efforts more efficiently.
It examines current tool adoption, development approaches, data sources, and operational use, and evaluates tool effectiveness using survey data, case studies, and quality control analysis. The report also highlights promising practices—such as transparent design, robust data analysis, testing, and ongoing monitoring—to help agencies improve accuracy while balancing timeliness and administrative burden.
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