Washington’s SNAP Errors Could Cost $90M | Seattle News

Washington’s food stamp program faces a $90 million financial hit due to a 6.98% error rate—mostly overpayments—that triggered new federal penalties under a Republican-backed law. While the state says most mistakes are administrative, not fraudulent, federal officials demand accountability. With work requirements looming and staff costs rising, Washington races to cut errors below 6% before October 2027—or risk deeper penalties and fewer benefits for struggling families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eaa5806a513529f4