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Open-Ended Federal Matching of State Social Service Expenditure Authorized Under the Public Assistance Titles of the Social Security Act: Hearings ... Committee Congress of the United States, Nine - Hardcover

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9780656174133: Open-Ended Federal Matching of State Social Service Expenditure Authorized Under the Public Assistance Titles of the Social Security Act: Hearings ... Committee Congress of the United States, Nine

Synopsis

A clear, factual look at how federal matching funds support state social services—and what that means for families and policy makers.

This volume compiles the opening hearings on the Open-Ended Federal Matching of State Social Service Expenditure under the Public Assistance Titles of the Social Security Act. It presents testimony from federal and state officials, and lays out the questions lawmakers face about how funds are defined, distributed, and monitored. The discussion centers on the scope of the federal role, the way services are delivered, and whether current rules effectively promote independence and reduce dependency.

What you will experience:
  • Firsthand statements from government officials outlining how social service funds are claimed and allocated.
  • Discussion of the legal framework that allows open-ended federal matching for state services.
  • Analysis of concerns about oversight, spending patterns, and the impact on welfare programs.
  • Context for debates on reform and revenue sharing as related to federal social policy.
Ideal for readers of public policy, government studies, and social welfare history who want a grounded, official perspective on how federal funds shape state social services.

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