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This bill requires the Joint Legislative PEER (Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review) Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds every two years. Specifically, the committee will examine the performance outcomes of subcontracts and subgrants awarded by the Department of Human Services, analyzing how subcontractors, subgrantees, and lower-tier subrecipients have spent these funds and whether their expenditures align with the intended requirements and goals. The committee is mandated to prepare a detailed report of its findings and submit it to the Legislature, with the first report due by February 1, 2026. This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of TANF funds, which are federal block grants provided to states to support low-income families. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring ongoing oversight of how these critical social welfare funds are utilized.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0221.xml