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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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General Description: The Food Safety and Inspection Services is the public health agency in the Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
Office of Inspector General
Food Stamp Violations
(909) 396-4401
(800) 424-9121 - Information Hotline
www.usda.gov
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General Description: Investigates criminal violations of the illegal purchase of food stamps. Information concerning trafficking by retailers, theft of food stamps from issuance offices or other criminal violations of the food stamps account should be reported to the Office of Inspector General.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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General Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the Federal level through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). State agencies (such as L.A. County DPSS) administer the program at State and local levels, including determination of eligibility and allotments, and distribution of benefits.
SNAP helps put food on the table for some 31 million people per month. It provides low-income households with electronic benefits they can use like cash at most grocery stores. SNAP is the cornerstone of the Federal food assistance programs, and provides crucial support to needy households and to those making the transition from welfare to work.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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General Description: The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States Government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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General Description: HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
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General Description: To obtain tax information, you may contact the IRS with questions concerning help to prepare tax returns, notices, or other related matters.
General Description: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable Federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. For assessment at the nearest EITC location, call the 800# or 211.
U.S. Department of Justice
Office on Violence Against Women
(800) 978-3600 - Domestic Violence Safety Plan Hotline
www.ovw.usdoj.gov
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General Description: Provides safety and support to victims of domestic violence, while working to break the cycle of abuse.
U.S. Social Security Administration
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General Description: The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the retirement, disability, survivors, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. You can find specific information about these programs, including publications, by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov. Lost your Social Security card? Go to www.socialsecurity.gov to learn what documents you need to apply for a Social Security card.
Social Security Administration
Office of the Inspector General
(800) 269-0271 Social Security Fraud Hotline
www.ssa.gov/oig
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General Description: Social Security Administration (SSA) considers reports of fraud very seriously. The Office of the Inspector General investigates instances of social security related fraud, waste and program abuse and handles allegations regarding violations of law or regulations affecting SSA programs and operations. The Fraud Hotline provides an avenue for individuals to report fraud, waste, and abuse within the SSA programs and operations.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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General Description: This agency's mission is to provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.
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