Bill

HB 1516

87(R) - 2021
House Human Services
Senate Health and Human Services
House Human Services
Senate Health and Human Services
Health & Human Services

Contact the Author

Tan Parker

Phone:

512-463-0688

Capitol Office:

4N.7

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Tan Parker
James Frank
Scott Sanford

Sponsor(s)

Drew Springer

Bill Caption

Relating to efficiency audits of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and the state temporary assistance and support services program. 

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1516 would require the Health and Human Services Commission to pay the costs associated with an efficiency audit by an external independent auditor to investigate the implementation and administration of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF), and the state temporary assistance and support services program. This audit would also examine the fiscal management, efficiency of use of resources, and the effectiveness of state efforts in achieving the goals of the TANF program. Such an audit would be conducted in 2022, and every sixth year after.

HB 1516 would require not later than November 1 of the year an efficiency audit is conducted, the external auditor would submit the report to the legislature, budget board, the state auditor, and the health and human services executive commissioner.

Vote Recommendation Notes

HB 1516 supports our limited government principle by striving to ensure that government is accountable, effective, and efficient in the implementation and administration of public subsidy programs.

Contact the Author

Tan Parker

Phone:

512-463-0688

Capitol Office:

4N.7

Email: