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This bill, titled the "Oh SNAP Act," aims to reduce errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. Specifically, it mandates that by December 30, 2030, the Arizona Department of Economic Security must lower the SNAP payment error rate, which represents the amount of money paid out incorrectly, to no more than three percent, as reported by the United States Department of Agriculture. To track progress, the department will be required to submit quarterly reports to the legislature starting in fiscal year 2026-2027, detailing their efforts to reduce errors and any challenges encountered. If annual targets are missed, the department must submit a corrective action plan, pay half of any federal penalties incurred due to excess errors, and implement a corrective plan, with a ten percent reduction in administrative funding if compliance is not met. Furthermore, the Auditor General will conduct a special audit by November 15, 2027, to identify the causes of payment errors and recommend solutions, which the department must implement within twelve months unless waived by a legislative committee. The bill also includes a provision for potential additional funding for program improvements if the error rate is corrected ahead of schedule, and the new section of law will be repealed on December 31, 2032.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83876