Article Publication Date:
11/30/2012
Summary:
This study examined (1) how intrastate funding formulas take into account older adults with greatest economic and social need, (2) options for modifying OAA title III and VII statutory funding formulas to better target older adults with the greatest economic and social need under generally accepted equity standards, and (3) what effect might these formula modifications have on states' program allotments and what transition measures could be used to ease the implementation of modifications.
Topics:
Long Term Services and Supports
Types/Tools:
Populations:
N/A
Sources:
GAO
Programs/Initiatives:
Older Americans Act (OAA)
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
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Contact
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
jeszeckc@gao.gov
Phone:
202-512-7215
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53339