It seems like every day I read about how government wastes money so I thought I would record them. Since I began this blog, I have been stunned by the amount of waste, fraud, and mismanagement I have found. I recognize that some government is necessary for any society to exist but without the "profit incentive" that we have in private enterprise, government continues to grow like a cancer and along with it the potential for abuse. If you ever needed a reason to limit government, just read some of the following posts.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Food Stamp Abuse

Through the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a USDA agency, the Hunger Champion awards are handed out annually to local government agencies for increasing participation in food stamps or Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). Yes, a taxpayer funded agency is purposefully encouraging individuals to depend on food stamps and then being awarded for doing so. There is no doubt that helping those in need is a priority, but it is the abuse and fraud accompanying their work that is taking away taxpayers’ hard earned money.

The Ashe County Department of Social Services (DSS) was one of four “Gold” award winners and included a multitude of other local government organizations winning lower level awards. Adding to this monstrosity of waste is the fact these “Gold” award winners are sent to the annual conference for State SNAP directors. No matter what part of the country the event or winners are located; taxpayers foot the bill for these trips. These winners are sent to explain their tactics for garnering more SNAP participants and then given a slap on the back for their "great work".
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