Evaluation of the Expanded Off-Line EBT System in Ohio

Resource type

Research

Research type

Assessing/Improving Operations

Demonstrations

SNAP Benefit Use

Resource Materials

Summary (47.88 KB)

Volume 1: Statewide Adoption of Smart Cards for Food Stamps in Ohio (2.72 MB)

Volume 2: Assessment of Statewide Operations (1.22 MB)

This report describes how the Direction Card system works; the process undertaken by ODJFS and its EBT vendor to design, develop, and test the system; the implementation process and experiences; and the cost of system design, development, and implementation. Volume 2 of this report compares the ongoing administrative costs of system operations and system levels of benefit loss and diversion with those of on-line EBT systems and the Dayton pilot.