WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Administration for Children and Families has issued a proposed rule called: Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Block Grants.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 29 by Robert F. Kennedy, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.
Summary: ACF proposes to amend its block grant regulations to modernize requirements, reduce administrative burden on States and Tribal grantees, and improve the clarity and efficiency of program administration. The current regulations include outdated provisions and procedural requirements that no longer reflect statutory authority or agency practice. The proposed revisions are intended to streamline grantee obligations, eliminate unnecessary requiremen...