SNAP changes could add millions in costs for three North Country counties
Leaders from Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties say proposed SNAP cost changes could create more than $12 million in annual expenses by 2028.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
Leaders from Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties say changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could shift more than $2.1 million a year in administrative costs to the three counties. The changes would reduce the federal share of those costs from 50% to 25%, officials said.
County leaders also estimate that potential penalties tied to SNAP error rates could add $10.1 million annually. They are asking for the cost shifts to be delayed and for New York state to help cover the expenses.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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