74.04.015 - Secretary responsible officer to administer federal funds, etc. - Washington Statutes

Secretary responsible officer to administer federal funds, etc.

The secretary of social and health services shall be the responsible state officer for the administration of, and the disbursement of all funds, goods, commodities and services, which may be received by the state in connection with programs of public assistance or services related directly or indirectly to assistance programs, and all other matters included in the federal social security act approved August 14, 1935, or any other federal act or as the same may be amended excepting those specifically required to be administered by other entities.

     He shall make such reports and render such accounting as may be required by the federal agency having authority in the premises.

[1981 1st ex.s. c 6 § 2; 1981 c 8 § 2; 1979 c 141 § 296; 1963 c 228 § 2; 1959 c 26 § 74.04.015. Prior: 1953 c 174 § 49; 1937 c 111 § 12; RRS § 10785-11.]

Notes: Effective date -- Severability -- 1981 1st ex.s. c 6: See notes following RCW 74.04.005.

Center for research and training in intellectual and developmental disabilities, assistant secretaries as advisory committee members: RCW 28B.20.412.