For 50 years, Systems and Methods, Inc. (SMI) has pioneered innovative government payment solutions that make it easier for f ... amilies to access critical funds that help improve the quality of their daily lives. Founded in 1971 in Carrollton, Ga., as a local computer consulting service, SMI now operates comprehensive State Disbursement Units (SDUs) in 16 states and manages the reloadable smiONE™ Visa® Prepaid Card for 2 million cardholders in 12 states and 12 tribes, more than any other provider in the U.S. As a family-owned and operated company, SMI combines a unique relationship-based approach with innovative technology to customize the right solution for each government agency and its constituents. read more