Oregon's Financial Management of Funds Under the Older Americans Act

A review of the State of Oregon's financial management of funds under the Older Americans Act (OAA) was conducted. State and area agency planning, procurement, monitoring, and assessment practices and fiscal controls over the use of the funds were reviewed. The Office of Elderly Affairs, Department of Human Resources, is the designated State agency responsible for administering aging programs. The State agency divided the State into 17 planning and service areas and designated an area agency in 12 of the areas. The area agencies are responsible for developing and administering an area plan for a comprehensive and coordinated system of services. During fiscal years 1977-79, the 18 agencies received funds under OAA and State funds to provide social services to the elderly.