Fraud crackdown on SNAP hits headwinds as GOP states push back

The Trump administration’s plan to root out fraud in the SNAP food-aid program is drawing pushback from Republican-led Ohio and Georgia, which say USDA’s inspector general overstates fraud by labeling routine errors as theft. Ohio successfully disputed a large initial figure, lowering the alleged fraud amount, while Georgia challenges the interpretation of data as well. The disputes highlight concerns about methodology and accuracy as several states await final findings, even as SNAP enrollment declines under tighter eligibility rules.