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FGA Action witness warns Idaho could face millions in SNAP penalties without stricter checks
Summary
Tim Pugliese of FGA Action testified in favor of HB 730, saying more frequent checks and verification would protect Idaho from federal error-rate penalties and could reduce caseloads; he cited an estimated $14 million exposure if Idaho's error rate rose by 2.5 percentage points.
Tim Pugliese of FGA Action testified remotely in support of House Bill 730, telling the committee the bill represents an "Idaho way" of implementing federal changes and that the state should not wait for federal enforcement. He described the bill's checks as targeted reforms to detect eligibility changes earlier and urged lawmakers to adopt more frequent cross-checks and redeterminations.
Pugliese warned of fiscal consequences if the state's error rate rose, saying, "if your error rate increases by just 2.5 percent, you'll be exposed to an estimated $14,000,000 in federal penalties," and that administrative costs could also climb. He cited other states' experiences as examples and said the bill would help preserve Idaho's existing low error rate.
