SNAP has one of the most rigorous quality control systems of any public benefit program. Almost 95% of federal SNAP spending goes directly to families to buy food. Most of the rest goes toward administrative costs, including reviews to determine that applicants are eligible, monitoring of retailers that accept SNAP, and anti-fraud activities. Only 3% of SNAP benefits represent overpayments, meaning they either went to ineligible households or went to eligible households but in excessive amounts. SNAP achieved its lowest error rate on record in fiscal year 2011, with a net national overpayment rate of only 2.2%.
Source: Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, 5/9/13, SNAP Efficiency
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