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Gormy Cuss

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6. Yes, it happens but the incidence is quite low. Calculate the loss using the numbers in the article.

Reply to exboyfil (Reply #2)

Sun Mar 4, 2012, 03:08 PM

Mar 2012

A 75B program with fraud loss of 330 million means fraud loss accounts for less than half of a percent of expenditures (.44%) and not all of the fraud is as egregious as the type cited in this OpEd.

USDA has ALWAYS looked for ways to reduce fraud in this program. Here's a link to a recent announcement about fraud-reduction actions:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cga/PressReleases/2012/0042.htm

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OUR OPINION: New way to fight food-stamp fraud [View all] TexasTowelie Mar 2012 OP

Can't they just buy something, return it and get the cash back anyway? dkf Mar 2012 #1

No, they are not allowed to do that. TexasTowelie Mar 2012 #4

Is this really happening? exboyfil Mar 2012 #2

Yes, it happens but the incidence is quite low. Calculate the loss using the numbers in the article. Gormy Cuss Mar 2012 #6

How about mandatory jail time for these retailers? Incitatus Mar 2012 #3

In the real world, it's toilet paper as often as it is tobacco saras Mar 2012 #5