A communication from the Department of Transitional Assistance (see item 4400-0709 of Section 2 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report on strategies for reducing Payment Error Rates (PER) and summarizing policy changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Summary

The measure directs the Department of Transitional Assistance to deliver a detailed report outlining how it will lower the Payment Error Rate (PER) for SNAP and to summarize recent federal SNAP policy changes. It affects SNAP recipients, DTA staff, and the Commonwealth’s budget by aiming to avoid higher state cost‑share penalties. The report is a communication placed on file and does not create new programs or funding.

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