Improved Administration of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program Would Provide More Effective Utilization of Program Funds
HRD-82-95
Published: Sep 22, 1982. Publicly Released: Sep 22, 1982.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed certain activities of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) in five States to determine: (1) the extent to which State rehabilitation agencies are adhering to the eligibility requirements for accepting applicants into the program; and (2) the reliability of program statistics as measures of program performance and success in achieving the goals established in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | The Secretary of Education should direct the Commissioner of RSA to emphasize to all State rehabilitation agencies the need to apply the program's eligibility criteria more stringently to avoid accepting cases where: (1) there is no reasonable expectation that the program would assist the individual in obtaining gainful employment; and (2) the individual does not have a handicap to employment. Also, the Secretary should direct the Commissioner to assure that each State rehabilitation agency is giving full consideration to obtaining grant assistance from other sources to pay for postsecondary education services. The Secretary should also direct the Commissioner to require State rehabilitation agencies to adhere to the criteria for closing cases as successfully rehabilitated. |
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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Eligibility criteriaFederal aid programsFunds managementPeople with disabilitiesProgram evaluationRehabilitation programsVocational rehabilitationHigher educationDisabilitiesEducation or training costs