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This bill, also known as the "Oh SNAP Act," aims to reduce errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. The key provisions require the department to lower the program's payment error rate, which is the percentage of benefits that are improperly distributed, to no more than three percent by December 30, 2030, as reported by the United States Department of Agriculture. To achieve this, the department must submit quarterly reports to the legislature starting in fiscal year 2026-2027, detailing progress, strategies, and any obstacles in reducing errors. If annual targets are missed, the department will be required to submit a corrective action plan, pay half of any federal penalties incurred due to excess errors, and face a ten percent reduction in administrative funding if a corrective plan is not implemented. 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funding for program improvements if the error rate is corrected ahead of schedule, and the new section will be repealed after December 31, 2032.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84870