B-209676 L/M: Apr 14, 1983

THE FUNDS IN QUESTION WERE THOSE PROVIDED FOR THE CUBAN HAITIAN ENTRANT PROGRAM BY THE FIRST JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983 (PUBLIC LAW 97-276). WAS LESS THAN THAT TO WHICH THE STATES WERE ENTITLED UNDER THE FIRST CONTINUING RESOLUTION. WE HAVE EXAMINED THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. WE BELIEVE THAT THE AGENCY MISCONSTRUED...