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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 32 MIN

Behind the Benefits: Delivering SNAP in a Changing Federal Landscape

from County Conversations · host NYS Association of Counties

This episode features a conversation on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and recent federal changes including reductions in administrative funding, as well as tightened work requirements. The conversation focuses on how these changes to the program will affect how counties are able to effectively administer this program Dave Lucas, NYSAC’s Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs is joined by Kira Pospesel, Commissioner of the Greene County Department of Social Services, as well as Paul Brady, Executive Director of the New York Public Welfare Association. 

This episode features a conversation on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and recent federal changes including reductions in administrative funding, as well as tightened work requirements. The conversation focuses on how these changes to the program will affect how counties are able to effectively administer this program Dave Lucas, NYSAC’s Director of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs is joined by Kira Pospesel, Commissioner of the Greene County Department of Social Services, as well as Paul Brady, Executive Director of the New York Public Welfare Association.

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