An Evaluation of Food Stamp and AFDC wage matching techniques
Subtitle: executive summary
By: prepared by staff of the Office of Analysis and Evaluation, Food and Nutrition Service, from a larger report by David Greenberg and Douglas Wolf
Contributors: United States. Food and Nutrition Service. Office of Analysis and Evaluation
Publisher: Office of Analysis and Evaluation, Food and Nutrition Service
Published: 1983
Place of publication: Washington, D.C.?]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 15
Subjects: Food stamps; Management; Aid to families with dependent children programs; Welfare fraud investigation
Description: Abstract: Results of an examination of the Food Stamp and Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) wage matching systems are presented as an "Executive Summary." This report provides information about the evaluation of the computerized wage matching system in 4 case studies. Topics detailed include: an introduction to the Food Stamp and AFDC wage matching techniques; the analytical techniques and caveats; key aspects of research design; wage matching cost effectiveness; wage matching success in reducing and terminating overissued benefits; and the ability to process information rapidly. Data tables are included.