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In a move aimed at tightening oversight of federal assistance programs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced that states must now provide full access to records associated with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The directive follows an executive order from President Trump intended to eliminate barriers that prevent federal access to data in programs it funds.
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The requirement, issued on May 6, 2025, ensures that the federal government obtains comprehensive information about SNAP operations, including benefit allotments and related transactions. FNS emphasized that this change is necessary to verify lawful participation and maintain integrity within the program. Historically, states have held control over most SNAP-related data, often stored in third-party databases maintained by Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) processors. The new mandate is expected to end that practice and centralize oversight at the federal level.
President Trump’s Executive Order 14243, signed on March 20, 2025, directs federal agencies to dismantle “information silos” by securing full access to data from state-administered, federally funded programs. The USDA cited this order as the legal basis for today’s action. Officials argue that SNAP, which has operated with limited federal insight, requires more direct supervision to ensure funds are being used by eligible recipients and that misuse is prevented.
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The USDA maintains that increased transparency is essential for preserving SNAP benefits for qualified individuals and families. The department’s new guidance marks one of several initiatives underway to strengthen monitoring mechanisms across federal assistance programs. By enforcing data-sharing obligations, the administration aims to address longstanding concerns over fraud and inefficiency in the nation’s largest food assistance program.
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