Food Stamps: Examination of Program Data and Analysis of Nonparticipation
PEMD-88-21
Published: Jul 05, 1988. Publicly Released: Jul 05, 1988.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) data on its Food Stamp Program to determine: (1) the current level of operations in recent years; and (2) state variations in application, participation, and termination counts and rates. GAO also reviewed published studies regarding reasons for nonparticipation in the Food Stamp Program.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Agriculture | The Secretary of Agriculture should direct FNS to estimate the number of people eligible for the Food Stamp Program for 1 month during each year and to determine the monthly termination rates for 1 month during each year from state case files. |
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Data integrityEligibility determinationsstate relationsFood relief programsProgram managementReporting requirementsState-administered programsParticipation ratesNutritionData quality