Federal funding for low-income families stayed in state coffers amid pandemic
As many Ohio families lost their jobs, the state’s balance in federal and state funding meant for assistance to low-income families continued to grow. Author: Susan Tebben (Ohio Capital Journal) Published: 2:37 PM EDT April 12, 2021 Updated: 2:37 PM EDT April 12, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio State records show as the state went through a pandemic and many Ohio families lost their jobs, the state’s balance in federal and state funding meant for assistance to low-income families continued to grow.
Ohio receives $725.6 million yearly from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant, and the state is required to contribute as well, in a fund called a maintenance of effort (MOE). This amounts to $416.9 million per federal fiscal year, according to the state.
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