Welfare to Work:
AFDC Training Program Spends Billions, but Not Well Focused on Employment
T-HEHS-95-51: Published: Jan 10, 1995. Publicly Released: Jan 10, 1995.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the success of the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training (JOBS) program in moving Aid to Families With Dependent Children (AFDC) recipients into employment. GAO noted that: (1) although the federal government has spent almost $8 billion to provide AFDC recipients with education, training, and support services, it has not transformed AFDC into a transitional cash assistance program focused on employment; (2) few are served in JOBS and some of those most at risk of long welfare stays, such as teen parents, have not been reached; (3) the JOBS program is not well focused on the ultimate goal of employment; (4) the number of JOBS participants who have become employed is not known; (5) the federal government generally rewards states financially for placing AFDC recipients in education and training programs, but not for finding them jobs; and (6) the programs in most communities are not fully using the tools available to link AFDC recipients with employers.
Nov 1, 2018
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:
Disseminating Information on Successful Use of Data Analytics Could Help States Manage Fraud RisksGAO-19-115: Published: Oct 2, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 1, 2018.
Jul 25, 2018
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SSA Disability Programs:
Better Metrics and Evaluation Needed to Inform Decision-MakingGAO-18-677T: Published: Jul 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 25, 2018. -
Social Security Disability:
Better Timeliness Metrics Needed to Assess Transfers of Appeals WorkGAO-18-501: Published: Jul 19, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 25, 2018.
May 30, 2018
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Foster Care:
Additional Actions Could Help HHS Better Support States' Use of Private Providers to Recruit and Retain Foster FamiliesGAO-18-376: Published: May 30, 2018. Publicly Released: May 30, 2018.
Apr 10, 2018
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Social Security Disability Insurance:
Information on Potential Implications of Expanding Private Disability InsuranceGAO-18-248: Published: Apr 10, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 10, 2018.
Feb 8, 2018
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Substance-Affected Infants:
Additional Guidance Would Help States Better Implement Protections for ChildrenGAO-18-196: Published: Jan 19, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 8, 2018.
Nov 9, 2017
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Child Well-Being:
Key Considerations for Policymakers, Including the Need for a Federal Cross-Agency Priority GoalGAO-18-41SP: Published: Nov 9, 2017. Publicly Released: Nov 9, 2017.
Sep 6, 2017
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SSA's Compassionate Allowance Initiative:
Actions Needed to Improve the Accuracy and Consistency of Expedited Processing of Disability ClaimsGAO-17-795T: Published: Sep 6, 2017. Publicly Released: Sep 6, 2017. -
SSA's Compassionate Allowance Initiative:
Improvements Needed to Make Expedited Processing of Disability Claims More Consistent and AccurateGAO-17-625: Published: Aug 11, 2017. Publicly Released: Sep 6, 2017.
Jul 14, 2017
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Federal Low-Income Programs:
Eligibility and Benefits Differ for Selected Programs Due to Complex and Varied RulesGAO-17-558: Published: Jun 29, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 14, 2017.
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