That IS his job. In case you haven't heard, some of these "indigent" people on prime corners bring in over $100/day or more. Some have smart phones and CREDIT CARD SWIPERS!
“Some have smart phones and CREDIT CARD SWIPERS!”
That would be ironic....if the government tries to make cash illegal but it gets struck down by the Supreme Court because beggars will have no cheap means to collect digital charity. The flute players in the subways won’t be able to put a hat out to collect cash.