Greater Emphasis on Early Employment and Better Monitoring Needed in Indochinese Refugee Resettlement Program
HRD-83-15
Published: Mar 01, 1983. Publicly Released: Mar 01, 1983.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed Federal and State refugee assistance programs authorized under the Refugee Act of 1980, concentrating on the initial resettlement services provided by voluntary agencies under Department of State auspices and social services funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of State | The Secretary of State should comply with the requirement of the Refugee Act of 1980 which requires the voluntary agencies to submit proposals as a requisite to being funded for providing initial reception and placement services to refugees. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of State | The Secretary of State should require the Bureau of Refugee Programs to undertake program and financial monitoring on an ongoing basis and to assure that periodic audits of voluntary agencies' activities are performed. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Health and Human Services | The Secretary of HHS should monitor and assess the services provided through the Office of Refugee Resettlement social service funding to assure greater emphasis on job development and placement services to newly arriving refugees and that emphasis is given to employment concurrent with training to the extent possible. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of State | The Secretary of State should specify in the funding agreement that voluntary agencies will place high priority on job development and placement assistance for refugees and on monitoring refugees' progress toward self-sufficiency. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of State | The Secretary of State should revise funding agreements with voluntary agencies to clarify the activities that the agencies and their affiliates are expected to provide under those agreements versus activities using their own resources, those of local sponsors, or other Federal resources. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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