§3242 Prompt Allocation of Funds

Summary

Require that all allotments and grants use the most recent data the Secretary accepts. Data about disadvantaged adults and youth must come from the latest Census figures the Secretary approves. When the Secretary plans required formula allotments, the proposed amount for each recipient must be published in the Federal Register in a timely way. Funds that must be allotted under sections 3162 or 3172 must be allotted within 45 days after the appropriation law is passed, unless the money was prepaid under section 3249(g), in which case it must be allotted by March 31 before the program year. If the Secretary uses a formula for discretionary funds, the formula, reasons, and proposed amounts must be published at least 30 days before and final amounts published after comments. Local areas must get funds under sections 3163 or 3173 no later than 30 days after the Governor gets them under 3162 or 3172, or 7 days after the local plan is approved, whichever is later.