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Volume 2 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) MS 9040 – R. 9/1/26 – OMTL – 708 Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card Security

[Security and control of EBT cards are very important. Division of Family Support (DFS) staff must ensure the security of the cards by doing the following: A. Utilizing DFS administrative staff and local law enforcement in the disaster area to securely transport the EBT cards to the distribution sites, as well as oversee storage and distribution;]

B. Authorizing administrative staff at the disaster issuance site who will be responsible for issuing each DSNAP card;

C. Ensuring there is a clear separation of duties for the certification of the DSNAP application and the issuance of the EBT card;

D. Not allowing any unauthorized person access to the EBT cards;

E. Ensuring minimal exposure of the EBT cards;

F. Monitoring issuance operations;

G. Ensuring EBT cards are maintained under lock and key; H. Ensuring hardcopy applications and worksheets are maintained in a secure area; and I. Immediately report any unusual circumstances to the Division of Family Support (DFS).

The following EBT logs must be kept for tracking and monitoring: A. Disaster EBT Card Accountability Log;

B. Disaster EBT Card Local Office Tracking Report; and

C. Disaster Center EBT Card Issuance Log.