Bill > SB157

This bill amends the Human Services Code to enhance reporting requirements for the state department of public assistance. Specifically, the bill mandates that the department provide an annual detailed report to key legislative committee leaders, covering several important areas of public assistance administration. The report must include comprehensive information such as details about lottery winnings and how they impact assistance eligibility, including the number of applicants reporting winnings of $600 or more and how many were denied assistance as a result. Additionally, the report must provide data on vehicle exemptions, vehicle resource values, replacement of access devices (such as benefit cards), instances of improper fund usage, and any communication gaps between the department and county assistance offices. The bill requires the department to highlight changes from previous years and provide recommendations for improving program implementation. The new reporting requirements aim to increase transparency and provide legislators with more comprehensive insights into the administration of public assistance programs. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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