Audit Finds Errors in New Mexico SNAP Program

Audit Exposes New Mexico's SNAP Program Plagued By Errors, Weak Oversight

NMHR News: RUIDOSO — A new Legislative Finance Committee evaluation found New Mexico’s SNAP program is operating with weak oversight, limited verification, and one of the highest payment error rates in the nation. The state’s SNAP payment error rate has climbed to 16.6 percent, the fifth highest in the country. As a result, New Mexico could face up to $173 million annually in federal cost-sharing penalties. The audit found that some of the large…

Audit finds errors in New Mexico SNAP program

A new Legislative Finance Committee evaluation warns New Mexico's SNAP program has one of the nation's highest payment error rates, exposing the state to potential federal penalties.

Report: New Mexico hasn't sufficiently tracked SNAP benefit payouts

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico has the highest rate of SNAP benefits use in the country, but officials are warning that if the state doesn't keep better track of where that money is going, it could cost New Mexico millions. During a presentation on Tuesday, lawmakers were told New Mexico currently ranks fifth worst in [...]

Audit finds 17% SNAP error rate in New Mexico, federal funds at risk

New Mexico risks losing more than $100 million a year in federal SNAP funding after an audit found a 17% payment error rate.

Report: New Mexico's error rate for federal food program could cost state $173M

"The error rate should not be considered as a direct measure of SNAP recipient fraud," the Legislative Finance Committeee report notes.

New study finds New Mexico underestimates, fails to investigate federal food assistance fraud

These two New Mexico smoke shops each received more than $400,000 in 2025 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Payments, according to the Legislative Finance Committee. (Photo courtesy Legislative Finance Committee)New Mexico legislative analysts tasked with assessing fraud among state recipients of federal food assistance reported Tuesday that the state’s low fraud rate may be misleading and stems from a failure to collect data and investigate …