This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by adding a new section, 46-232, which establishes specific targets and accountability measures for reducing the program's payment error rate. The Department is mandated to reduce the payment error rate to no more than three percent by December 30, 2030, and must submit annual progress reports to the legislature starting in fiscal year 2027-2028. If the Department fails to meet established targets, it must submit a corrective action plan, pay a portion of any federal liabilities incurred, and implement a corrective plan under the oversight of the auditor general, with potential funding reductions for non-compliance.

Additionally, the bill requires the auditor general to conduct a forensic audit by December 30, 2031, to identify factors contributing to the payment error rate and provide recommendations for improvement. The Department is obligated to implement these recommendations within twelve months unless waived by the joint legislative audit committee. The new section will be repealed after December 31, 2032, and the act may be cited as the "Oh SNAP Act."

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 46-232