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Welfare Program Integrity

Performing Data Cross-Checks

Weekly data cross-checks for eligibility—using readily available claimant information, such as residency and death records—in programs like food stamps and Medicaid will save states money on improper payments and help preserve resources for the truly needy.

Increasing Administrative Accuracy

Without accuracy in how programs are administered, the end result is predictable: Ineligible people remain on the rolls as more are added, thereby straining state budgets. In addition to regular data cross-checks, states should reject the use of self-attested information and schedule annual audits.

Cooperating on Child Support

Too few single-parent families are not receiving the child support they are owed. By expanding the child support cooperation requirement in food stamps and childcare subsidies to include non-custodial parents, families are less likely to be on welfare, more children will be lifted from poverty, and tax dollars will be safeguarded.

Our Welfare Reform Experts
Jonathan Bain

Senior Research Fellow

Jonathan Ingram

Vice President of Policy and Research

Sam Adolphsen

Policy Director

Scott Centorino

Visiting Fellow

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