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.
Apr 10, 2018
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.
Jul 13, 2017
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Early Childhood Learning and Child Care:
Overview of Federal Investment and Agency CoordinationGAO-17-671T: Published: Jul 13, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 13, 2017. -
Early Learning and Child Care:
Agencies Have Helped Address Fragmentation and Overlap through Improved CoordinationGAO-17-463: Published: Jul 13, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 13, 2017.
May 17, 2017
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Supplemental Security Income:
SSA Could Strengthen Its Efforts to Encourage Employment for Transition-Age YouthGAO-17-485: Published: May 17, 2017. Publicly Released: May 17, 2017.
Apr 26, 2017
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SSA Disability Benefits:
Comprehensive Strategic Approach Needed to Enhance Antifraud ActivitiesGAO-17-228: Published: Apr 17, 2017. Publicly Released: Apr 26, 2017.
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