Leaders Warn of SNAP Cost Shift to Taxpayers
ALBANY—The New York State County Executives Association and New York State Association of Counties released a joint “SNAP under H.R. 1” report detailing the significant fiscal and administrative burdens that federal changes to food aid will shift to county governments across the state.
New York is one of only 10 states in which counties administer SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), making it especially vulnerable to the major cuts in federal support taking effect on October 1.
The report found that about 3 million New Yorkers rely on SNAP each month, adding $7.6 billion in demand for local food economies. The new policy will shift about $168 million in annual costs to the state’s counties, including $57 million outside New York City.
In addition to the report, NYSAC officially called on New York’s Congressional delegation to propose a two-year delay in the cuts, allowing time for administrative changes across the state. To view the full report, visit nysac.org/news/posts/new-snap-report-details-costs-risks-and-challenges-for-counties/.
