Bill
HB 221
Mississippi bill requiring legislative PEER Committee oversight of TANF subcontract and subgrant performance outcomes; died in committee without passage.
HB 221 would require Mississippi's PEER Committee (Mississippi Legislature's Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review Committee) to review and evaluate the performance outcomes of subcontracts and subgrants funded through TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) programs. The bill establishes oversight mechanisms to assess how effectively federal TANF dollars are being spent through indirect funding arrangements rather than direct state administration.
TANF is a major federal block grant program serving low-income families, and much of the funding flows through subcontracts and subgrants to local organizations, nonprofits, and service providers. Without systematic evaluation, there's limited accountability for whether these funds effectively serve beneficiaries or achieve program goals. This bill addresses a potential oversight gap by mandating legislative review of downstream spending and outcomes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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