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HRD-85-36 1 (1985-03-15)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabeze0001 and id is 1 raw text is: BY, THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL Report To The Congress OF THE UNITED STATES State Rather Than Federal Policies Provided The Framework For Managing Block Grants Block grants have enabled states to plan and manage programs in accordance with processes used for related services, use established service delivery systems, and carry out other management functions, such as program monitoring and audit using established state pro- cedures. States' prior involvement with many of the categorical programs and related state activities provided an administrative framework for carrying out their new block grant responsibilities. The notable exception was community services where limited prior state involvement required states to develop an administrative structure for the program as well as relationships with service providers. As block grant implementation proceeded, the 13 states reported management improvements. These focused on reduced time and effort preparing applications and reports, changed or standardized admin- istrative procedures, improved planning and budgeting, and better use of staff. However, GAO was unable to measure whether and to what extent these changes reduced state administrative costs. To facilitate better program oversight, the Congress acted in 1984 to strengthen the data collection requirements for several block grants. The Congress also created uniform audit requirements for all federal assistance programs to state and local governments, including block grants through the Single Audit Act. Once properly implemented, this legislation should improve states' ability to cover block grants through broader single audits. 126566 GAO/HRD-85-36 MARCH 15, 1985 03/l/Y- 116SI576 ow

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