Very interesting comments. I see both sides of the issue, but also have a somewhate unique perspective to offer. I work for a county agency that determines eligiblity for public assistance. While certainly not all "street people" receive assistance, those who do are required to report any cash "gifts" received. These gifts can affect the amount of assistance. I also certainly know that not all sources of income are reported, and indeed may be no way of ever finding out about such gifts, but the person receiving the cash may face an ethical dilemna. Just another persepctive on the issue...
Material gifts do not need to be reported. This would include such things as furnishings, clothing, personal supplies, food, etc. The only situation I can think of in which a material gift would need to be reported would be if it was a vehicle.
3 comments:
Very interesting comments. I see both sides of the issue, but also have a somewhate unique perspective to offer. I work for a county agency that determines eligiblity for public assistance. While certainly not all "street people" receive assistance, those who do are required to report any cash "gifts" received. These gifts can affect the amount of assistance. I also certainly know that not all sources of income are reported, and indeed may be no way of ever finding out about such gifts, but the person receiving the cash may face an ethical dilemna. Just another persepctive on the issue...
Thanks for your comment... I have a question: are they required to report material gifts, such as hats, coats, etc...? Just wondering... Matt
Material gifts do not need to be reported. This would include such things as furnishings, clothing, personal supplies, food, etc. The only situation I can think of in which a material gift would need to be reported would be if it was a vehicle.
Post a Comment