LFC report says SNAP administration must adapt as budget growth slows
LFC Director Charles Sallee told the committee that SNAP administration and broader fiscal planning must shift "from a high-revenue growth period to a more constrained, sustainability-focused budget environment," as the Legislature adopted an $11.2 billion recurring general fund and large one-time appropriations. Staff flagged childcare and Medicaid cost pressures and recommended piloting programs with outcome accountability.
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LFC Director Charles Sallee briefed the Legislative Finance Committee on an FY27 postsession review of SNAP administration and broader budget trends, saying the state is moving "from a high-revenue growth period to a more constrained, sustainability-focused budget environment." The report notes the Legislature adopted an $11.2 billion recurring general fund budget — growing 3.1 percent — alongside "historically large nonrecurring appropriations exceeding $2.7 billion."
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