Effect of the Department of Labor’s Resource Allocation Formula on Efforts to Place Food Stamp Recipients in Jobs

GAO provided a supplement to its report on work requirements for food stamp recipients. GAO studied the likely impact of the Department of Labor's (DOL) current resource allocation formula on efforts by State employment service agencies to place food stamp recipients in jobs. DOL has used the resource allocation formula to distribute Federal funds to State employment agencies based on their relative funding needs and day-to-day performance. A new allocation system is being developed for use starting in fiscal year 1980.