Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not specify that reports must be published monthly. It only states that reporting is required for cities, towns, villages, or counties with over 1,000 residents.
Public Assistance Reporting Act
This law requires the state to publish monthly reports on public assistance usage in cities, towns, villages, or counties with over 1,000 residents.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the department to report the total number of households enrolled and people served for each public assistance program.
- Includes information about the average monthly benefit received per household.
- Lists the number of households that became ineligible to receive benefits.
- Ensures that personally identifiable information is not disclosed.
Who It Names or Affects
- The state department responsible for administering public assistance programs.
- Cities, towns, villages, or counties with over 1,000 residents.
Terms To Know
- Public Assistance
- Government-provided financial support to help people in need.
- Aggregate Data
- Information that is combined and summarized, without revealing personal details.
Limits and Unknowns
- The law does not specify the exact format or location of the reports on the website.
- It is unclear how often updates will be made to the report after initial publication.
- The bill does not address what happens if a city, town, village, or county falls below 1,000 residents.