USDA publishes FY2025 SNAP error-rate state rankings
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United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released fiscal year 2025 SNAP payment error-rate data this week, showing a national error rate of 10.62% and wide variation among states; South Dakota registered 2.47% while Alaska recorded the highest rate of 23.15%, with Maryland at 13.08% and Illinois at 14.7%.
The report, published June 24, 2026, carries fiscal consequences under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill: states with error rates above 6% face matching penalties of 5%–15% beginning October 2027. State officials and federal spokespeople provided statements this week noting accuracy efforts, and multiple states cited administrative procedures to avoid penalties.
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Timeline
- 1. 2022 — Maryland legislative audit identified tens of thousands of ineligible SNAP households.
- 2. Oct 1, 2024–Sept 30, 2025 — Fiscal Year 2025 period during which USDA measured payment errors.
- 3. 2025 — One Big Beautiful Bill enacted, establishing state matching penalties for >6% error rates.
- 4. June 24, 2026 — USDA released FY2025 SNAP payment error-rate data reported by national and local outlets.
- 5. October 2027 — New federal matching penalties scheduled to take effect for states above threshold.
Why it matters
Your tax dollars fund SNAP. High error rates mean wasted money. If your state's rate is above 6%, expect changes. Officials will work to lower errors and avoid penalties. Check your state's rate and watch for updates.
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