Overview and Perspectives on the Food Stamp Program
RCED-85-109: Published: Apr 17, 1985. Publicly Released: Apr 17, 1985.
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GAO reviewed five major Food Stamp Program issues, including: (1) program accountability and integrity; (2) program simplification; (3) nutritional adequacy of the program; (4) the interrelationship of the program with other food assistance programs; and (5) program coverage and eligibility requirements.
GAO found that program errors continued to sap program resources causing about $1 billion in overissued benefits. GAO found that, in spite of legislative and related administrative measures, substantial amounts of over- and underissuances of program benefits continued to occur. GAO has previously reported that different administrative rules, funding systems, and operating procedures have resulted in program inefficiencies and losses. GAO noted that the rapid growth of food assistance programs has created a need to examine and consider the interrelationships and overall effectiveness in providing food assistance.
Sep 3, 2020
COVID-19 Contracting:
Observations on Contractor Paid Leave Reimbursement Guidance and UseGAO-20-662: Published: Sep 3, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 3, 2020.
Aug 21, 2020
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Federal Employees' Compensation Act:
Comparisons of Benefits in Retirement and Actions Needed to Help Injured Workers Choose Best OptionGAO-20-523: Published: Jul 23, 2020. Publicly Released: Aug 21, 2020.
Aug 13, 2020
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Social Security Disability:
Information on Wait Times, Bankruptcies, and Deaths among Applicants Who Appealed Benefit DenialsGAO-20-641R: Published: Aug 13, 2020. Publicly Released: Aug 13, 2020.
Aug 10, 2020
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Child Welfare and Aging Programs:
HHS Could Enhance Support for Grandparents and Other Relative CaregiversGAO-20-434: Published: Jul 10, 2020. Publicly Released: Aug 10, 2020.
Jul 29, 2020
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Economic Adjustment Assistance:
Actions Needed to Better Address Workers' Needs and Assess Program EffectivenessGAO-20-521: Published: Jul 29, 2020. Publicly Released: Jul 29, 2020.
Jul 9, 2020
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Child Welfare:
Various HHS Offices Provided Input on Decision to Grant Exception from Religious Nondiscrimination Requirement [Reissued with revisions on Jul. 9, 2020.]GAO-20-69R: Published: Oct 25, 2019. Publicly Released: Nov 25, 2019.
Jun 17, 2020
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Department of Defense:
Actions Needed to Improve Management and Oversight of Dependency Determinations for Incapacitated Adult ChildrenGAO-20-335: Published: Jun 17, 2020. Publicly Released: Jun 17, 2020.
May 7, 2020
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Poverty Reduction:
HHS Can Improve Information to Assist States and Localities in Adopting Approaches That Serve Whole FamiliesGAO-20-382: Published: May 7, 2020. Publicly Released: May 7, 2020.
Apr 13, 2020
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Child Care and Development Fund:
Office of Child Care Should Strengthen Its Oversight and Monitoring of Program-Integrity RisksGAO-20-227: Published: Mar 2, 2020. Publicly Released: Apr 13, 2020.
Feb 26, 2020
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Black Lung Benefits Program:
Improved Oversight of Coal Mine Operator Insurance Is NeededGAO-20-21: Published: Feb 21, 2020. Publicly Released: Feb 26, 2020.
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