This tip sheet gathers recurring questions from new RSS State Administers and distinguishes federal requirements from decisions that states may make based on program structure and community needs.
Questions answered in this FAQ
- How may states use RSS funding? What employment outcomes should RSS support?
- Can RSS fund other services not explicitly mentioned in § 400.154-400.155?
- Who is eligible for RSS, and who should be prioritized when resources are limited?
- When is a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP) required?
- What responsibilities must the State retain, and which services may be delivered by other organizations?
- How should States structure provider relationships?
- What planning, reporting, recordkeeping, and oversight systems must be in place?
