Changes Are Needed in the Proposed Departmental Review and Evaluation of the Puerto Rico Block Grant
CED-82-50
Published: Feb 24, 1982. Publicly Released: Feb 24, 1982.
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GAO reviewed the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) proposed study of Puerto Rico's transition from the Food Stamp Program to the Puerto Rico Block Grant which is part of the USDA Nutritional Assistance Grant.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture | The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture should direct the Acting Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to expand and modify the FNS preliminary evaluation plan along the lines discussed in this report to fully address the legislative objectives of the Nutritional Assistance Grant and to provide for a more comprehensive plan of data collection and analysis. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Block grantsFood relief programsProgram evaluationStatistical methodsNutritionFood assistanceBudget reconciliationParticipation ratesData collectionAgency evaluations