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Congressional Hearing on SNAP Fraud and Program Integrity

Original title: SNAP: EXAMINING EFFORTS TO COMBAT FRAUD AND IMPROVE PROGRAM INTEGRITY

January 1, 2017

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$3,950across 12 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Laurie Rubin$530HomemakerJun 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Michelle Huzarsky$530HomemakerJun 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Richard Young$530RetiredJun 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Shareen Young$530ConsultantJun 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Nicholas Rubin$530Investment AdvisorJun 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Diane Dixon$250CouncilmemberJun 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Daphne Tong$250CEOJun 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Audrey Carroll$250RetiredJan 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020LSA Associates, Inc$250-Jan 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Kathleen Treseder$100ProfessorFeb 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Dominick Berardino$100RetiredJun 2020
Mike Carroll for Irvine City Council 2020Rachel A. Owens$100Insurance SalesFeb 2020

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examined federal and state oversight strategies for , which directly impacts how billions of dollars in food assistance are distributed and monitored for eligibility and fraud.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

SNAP recipients

Changes to program integrity and fraud detection policies can alter the verification requirements and administrative processes for accessing food assistance.

State Departments of Health and Human Services

These agencies are responsible for implementing federal SNAP guidelines and managing local program administration.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a June 9, 2016, joint congressional hearing held by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The hearing focused on efforts to identify and reduce fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (), commonly known as food stamps.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on June 9, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The hearing was a joint session between the Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Subcommittee on the Interior.
  • The primary subject was the examination of fraud prevention and program integrity within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
  • Witnesses included representatives from the USDA, the GAO, state health departments from Maine and Florida, and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
  • The record includes supplemental correspondence from the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Florida state agencies regarding program changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to review how the federal government and states are working to prevent fraud and improve the management of the food assistance program.
Who testified at the hearing?
Witnesses included officials from the USDA, the GAO, state-level human services departments from Maine and Florida, and policy experts from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

Why It Matters

The hearing examined federal and state oversight strategies for , which directly impacts how billions of dollars in food assistance are distributed and monitored for eligibility and fraud.

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State-Federal Coordination

The hearing highlights the tension and coordination between federal USDA oversight and state-level administration of SNAP benefits.

Connected Entities

personKevin ConcannonUnder Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, USDAMap →
personMary MayhewCommissioner, Maine Department of Health and Human ServicesMap →
personStacy DeanVice President for Food Assistance Policy, Center on Budget and Policy PrioritieMap →
organizationU.S. Department of AgricultureFederal agency responsible for SNAP administrationMap →
personKay BrownDirector, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, GAOMap →
personMark MeadowsChairman of the Subcommittee on Government OperationsMap →
personMike CarrollSecretary, Florida Department of Children and Family ServicesMap →
organizationGovernment Accountability OfficeFederal watchdog agencyMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz15
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