No. 30772: R495-861. Requirements for Local Discretionary Social Services Block Grant Funds

DAR File No.: 30772
Filed: 11/29/2007, 02:28
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 62A-1-111 authorizes the department to adopt rules necessary for the provision of social services. Section 62A-1-114 provides that the Department of Human Services administer the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG).

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The department received two letters on this rule. Both were from administrators at Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG). They both asked to "update the allocation formula" for the SSBG funds.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule needs to be continued so that the allocation of the funds can be specifically defined. In response to the comment/request from BRAG, the department indicated that they would need to get input and concurrence from county commissioners and councils through the Utah Association of Counties (UAC), as well as the Associations of Governments. The department presented the proposed options for changes to the SSBG formula at a Utah Association of Counties meeting. The final decision was no action; the UAC took no action nor made any response. The department recognizes that the rule needs to be updated to conform to formatting standards. That amendment will be filed concurrently.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Human Services
Administration
120 N 200 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84103-1500

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

L Ray Winger at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4319, by FAX at 801-538-4424, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Lisa-Michele Church, Executive Director