Forensics Journal - Stevenson University 2014 | Page 16

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shelter costs and child care costs (Office Operations and Application
Processing). Also, the administering offices can request additional
documentation if they believe there is inaccurate information on the
application (Office Operations and Application Process).

records the information such as where the transaction occurred and
how many benefits were used during a transaction (Hatcher). Once
the transaction occurs, the system automatically deposits money into
the retailer’s account (Food Stamp Program).

In addition to income requirements, applicants must also meet
citizenship requirements to receive SNAP benefits. As a rule, an
individual must be a citizen of the United States or be a legal permanent resident who has maintained legal status for at least five years
(Citizenship and Alien Status). There are exceptions to these rules
based on age and how the person entered the country. For example, a
legal permanent resident under the age of 18 who has not been a legal
permanent resident at least five years may qualify for benefits (Citizenship and Alien Status). An individual who entered the country
as a refugee or who has been granted asylum may also be entitled to
benefits (Citizenship and Alien Status). Benefits may be granted to
individuals from a particular country or ethnic group that the CFR
identifies as eligible recipients2 (Citizenship and Alien Status).

The EBT system is one of the p