Food and Nutrition Service’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Fraud Risk Assessments

Date Issued

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Submitting OIG

Department of Agriculture OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Agriculture

Components

Food and Nutrition Service

Report Number

27601-0001-24

Report Description

We evaluated FNS’ fraud risk assessment process for SNAP EBT and the design and implementation of its strategy to mitigate fraud risks.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	Yes	$0	$0
Designate a dedicated entity to manage the process of assessing SNAP fraud risks, consistent with the leading practices in GAO’s Fraud Risk Management Framework. This entity should have clearly defined and documented responsibilities and authority, including managing fraud risk assessments and facilitating communication among stakeholders regarding SNAP fraud-related issues.
2	Yes	$0	$0
Comprehensively assess SNAP fraud risks in adherence with leading practices identified in GAO’s Fraud Risk Management Framework.
3	Yes	$0	$0
Document the fraud risk profile for SNAP, incorporating fraud risks determined from OIG Recommendation 2 activities, in adherence with applicable leading practices identified in GAO’s Fraud Risk Management Framework.
4	Yes	$0	$0
Design and implement an antifraud strategy for SNAP based on a fraud risk profile (see OIG Recommendation 3, above) consistent with leading practices as provided in GAO’s Fraud Risk Management Framework.