Social Services: state SNAP error rate higher; Clay County likely below 3%
County Social Services reported a 2025 state SNAP error rate in the 12% range and explained that, if applied, federal penalties could change payment levels; staff said Clay County's own error rate is not final but is expected to be under 3% based on audits.
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Quinn reported the state's official 2025 SNAP error rate is in the 12% range and said if the federal fiscal penalty were applied at that higher rate it could push Minnesota's payment rate to 15% instead of the 10% previously expected. Quinn added Clay County's own official number was not yet released but staff would be "surprised if we'd be even above 3%" based on local audits.
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