Entity Resolution for SNAP Investigations

State SNAP investigators face significant challenges when identity data is spread across siloed systems. Duplicate identities, household changes and retailer ambiguity can make it difficult to uncover potential fraud and build strong cases.

This resource explains how entity resolution can bring fragmented records together to create consistent identity views across systems. It also provides a practical five-step blueprint that agencies can use to strengthen investigations, improve payment accuracy and support stronger program integrity.

Inside the resource, discover:

• How fragmented identity data can complicate SNAP fraud investigations
• Why duplicate identities and household changes can make fraud harder to detect
• How retailer ambiguity can impact investigative accuracy
• How entity resolution connects records to create consistent identity views
• A five-step blueprint for strengthening SNAP investigations
• Ways agencies can accelerate case assembly and reduce false escalations
• How stronger data connections can improve payment accuracy and support defensible decisions under federal oversight

Access the full resource to explore a practical approach to applying entity resolution in SNAP investigations and strengthen your agency’s program integrity efforts.