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Expedited Service in the Food Stamp Program

CED-82-59 Published: Mar 15, 1982. Publicly Released: Mar 23, 1982.
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GAO was asked to examine the use of expedited service in the Food Stamp Program, including: (1) the extent to which expedited service is used; (2) the extent of the service's susceptibility to abuse; (3) the impact that the service has on administrative case workloads; and (4) suggestions for improving or eliminating the service.

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Administrative errorsClaims processingEligibility criteriaInformation systemsPolicy evaluationProgram abusesQuality controlFood assistance programsPublic officialsFood relief programs