Which U.S. government initiative first required all new federal benefit recipients to receive payments electronically rather than by paper check?

Federal and state governments process billions of transactions annually, from tax refunds to benefit payments. The evolution of government payment systems reflects both technological advancement and policy priorities. This trivia question explores a pivotal moment in the modernization of how citizens receive government payments. Test your knowledge of this important shift in government-to-citizen financial interactions!

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The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014
The Go Direct campaign of 2005
The Treasury Electronic Payment Mandate of 2010
The Government Paperwork Elimination Act of 1998