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GAO-24-106760 1 (2024-05-16)

handle is hein.gao/gaoqgz0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Why This Matters Key Takeaways Legislation enacted since 2016 to address the nation's pressing substance misuse and mental health issues has led to an expansion of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) activities. SAMHSA, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), leads federal efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's outlays increased from about $3.5 billion in 2016 to an estimated $8.3 billion in 2023, according to federal budget documents. SAMHSA has several offices that support and coordinate the work of the agency, including the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory (Policy Lab), which was launched in 2018. According to SAMHSA officials, the Policy Lab supports and coordinates the work of SAM HSA's four centers and its other offices, which carry out most of its programs and activities. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, includes a provision for GAO to review the Policy Lab's activities and the extent to which it is meeting its statutory responsibilities as set forth in Section 501A of the Public Health Service Act.' This report provides information on the Policy Lab's work, including its role in SAMHSA, and examines its key activities and progress toward meeting its goals. * The Policy Lab supports SAMHSA's efforts to implement policy changes, coordinate its programs, and disseminate information regarding evidence- based practices. * We found that the Policy Lab performs activities that generally align with its statutory responsibilities. For example, according to agency officials, the Policy Lab facilitates SAMHSA's implementation of policy changes from multiple sources such as the White House, Congress, and HHS, including SAMHSA leadership. The Policy Lab also coordinates cross-SAMHSA and inter-agency policy efforts, and promotes coordination and collaboration of SAMHSA programs. * The Policy Lab collaborates with entities within and outside of SAM HSA on various activities, including efforts to develop evidence-based practice written products and implementing laws. * The Policy Lab assesses progress toward meeting its goals through its performance management activities. Page 1 GAO-24-106760 The National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory Page 1 GAO-24-106760 The National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory

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