Many on the left (and on the right) defend welfare as a necessity, as if mankind did not exist before government handouts. Acting as if government handouts are a right and not an unnecessary burden upon taxpayers, too many politicians rely upon the promise of “freebies” to stay in office. One lawmaker, however, is bucking that trend and promising private-sector oversight on the government welfare scam that affects the producers of society.
Many states are cracking down on those who abuse the welfare system and we like to report on those casesevery chance we get.
It looks like Missouri has become the next state looking to put an end to people abusing welfare programs such as food stamps.
A Missouri House committee was reportedly considering at a bill that would call for a private sector company to examine individual requests for government assistance and determine if recipients qualify to receive benefits.
Rep. Marsha Haefner, who sponsored the bill, told a committee Monday that her proposal would reduce the amount of paperwork for Department of Social Services employees, according to KTVI.
She also said the bill could prevent money being given to people who no longer qualify for benefits.
Those enrolled in a welfare program would have their eligibility examined at least four times a year by a private company. State employees would be notified of cases involving any possible issues with eligibility.
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Look out Maryland,here they come!
ReplyDeleteShe's a no count pantywaist who has no clout whatsoever.Ignore what she says until after the election.After the swearing in she may have a leg to stand on,but not until,and don't fool yourself.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, the cost of such a program would likely exceed the cost of the food stamps, let alone any savings. If a well vetted private company did it on a "bounty" system, where they are only paid for verified, well documented cases of fraud, that could save the state money.
ReplyDeleteBut paying a company for each and every review they did on recipients would quickly spiral out of control, as they maximized profits.
1:01, not to mention what private info in the hands of a private company could mean.
ReplyDeleteI thought social services had an investigation dept?? Just walk in and say I need food stamps and they say sure??
ReplyDeleteAbout time!
ReplyDeleteI know of a person in this area with subsidised housing who complained that her rent of $112 a month was to much so they have now given her a home all utilities paid, except cable, her medical is paid for and she geta food stamps along with a monthly cash pay of $700 +. While us taxpayers are paying others to care for her 6, yes six, children and she is planning her 3rd cruise in as many years!!
ReplyDeleteI have worked since 16 and am now 57 and am struggling to save for a cruise. I am pissed off my tax dollars are being abused this way and there is nothing I can do to stop it! That is just part of her abuse of the system!
Ever here of anyone from the four lower counties ever being prosecuted for welfare fraud. It doesn't happen the retired Trooper that got the political position in the first place does absolutely nothing. All one has to do is sit outside DSS and watch the top end SUVS drive up to get their stamps renewed. Or report them stolen was they have sold them. It is literally sickening the abuse of welfare in America. Entitlement I guess.
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