Welfare: Summary of Administrative Problems Discussed in Past GAO Reports

HRD-88-29BR Published: Nov 27, 1987. Publicly Released: May 31, 1988.

Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO: (1) summarized the administrative problems it discussed in past reports on public assistance programs; and (2) provided questions for Congress to consider concerning welfare reform proposals.

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Topics

Worker and Family Assistance

Congressional oversightstate relationsFood programs for childrenFunds managementMedicaidMonitoringPersonnel managementProgram evaluationProgram managementPublic assistance programsReporting requirementsState-administered programsSupplemental security income