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Evaluation of the expanded off-line EBT system in Ohio : moving to a statewide EBT system using smart cards for food stamps

Author:

Genser, Jenny. and Elwood, Paul.

Year:

1999

Subject:

Food stamps and Electronic benefits transfers

Abstract:

Examines the early stages of converting a small demonstration of an off-line EBT system (smart cards) to a statewide system. Describes how the system works, the process undertaken by the State of Ohio and its EBT vendor to design, develop, and test the EBT system, early implementation experiences, and the cost of system design and implementation.

Format:

iii, 80 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Language:

English

Publisher:

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Analysis, Nutrition, and Evaluation

Collection:

USDA publications

Permanent URL:

http://handle.nal.usda.gov/10113/56163