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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Billions Wasted on “Improper” Food Stamp Payments

According to a new report issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), $2.7 billion worth of improper food stamp payments were made in fiscal year (FY) 2012. That equals 3.8 percent of total food stamp benefit payouts for that year.

The rate of improper food stamp payments has generally decreased since FY 2005. While this may be good news, because food stamp spending increased dramatically over this period, the amount of improper payments also increased. In the past nine years, the federal government has spent a grand total of $15.6 billion on improper food stamp payments.

What can be done to prevent this? One answer is a meaningful work requirement. Able-bodied adults should be required to work, prepare for work, or look for work in exchange for receiving assistance.
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    DUH....

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  2. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Meaningful work requirement is a start....towards means testing....if they have an iPhone or blingillac - disqualification!

    Reducing the types of items purchasable under this program should also be implemented...:

    No restaurants
    No luxury foods (lobster/crabs/caviar)
    No per-packaged meals (frozen pizzas, etc.)

    Fruits, vegetables, cereal, milk, cheese, and lean meats (chicken/pork/beef - no steaks).

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  3. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    That's my problem. People always follow the leader, so can you blame WCBOE for following exactly what the STATE and FEDS are doing? Corruption is learned.

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