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SNAP

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families, commonly known as food stamps.

Payment Error Rate

A measurement of how often state agencies make mistakes when determining eligibility or calculating benefit amounts for federal assistance programs like SNAP. This includes both overpayments and underpayments.

Recoup

To recover or get back money that was previously paid out, especially money that was paid incorrectly or as an overpayment.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period that a government or business uses for budgeting, accounting, and reporting. The U.S. federal government's fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th.

State Agency

The government department or office within each state that is responsible for administering federal programs like SNAP at the state level.

Overpayment of Benefits

When a recipient receives more money or benefits than they were entitled to receive, usually due to an administrative error or incorrect information.