Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 98 Part 2.djvu/1197

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PUBLIC LAW 98-000—MMMM. DD, 1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-509—OCT. 19, 1984

98 STAT. 2357

"(6) quantitative targets for provision of community-based mental health services for underserved populations, with particular emphasis on elderly individuals, children and adolescents, and individuals residing in areas without adequate outpatient treatment facilities; and "(7) a method for the periodic evaluation of the plan's effectiveness in meeting the objectives set forth in the plan. "(f) With amounts available under section 1915(a), the chief executive officer of the State may establish a State mental health services planning council which will— "(1) serve as an advocate for chronically mentally ill individuals, seriously mentally ill children, adolescents, elderly individuals, and other individuals with mental illness or emotional problems, and "(2) monitor, review, and evaluate, not less often than annually, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State. Such a council shall be made up of residents of the State and include in its membership representatives of the principal State agencies involved in mental health, higher education training facilities, and public and private entities concerned with the need, planning, operation, funding, and use of mental health and related services and activities. At least one half of the membership shall consist of individuals who are not State employees or providers of mental health services. "(g) The Secretary shall report annually to the Committee on Report. Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate on the new programs and services initiated and provided in accordance with paragraphs (14) and (15) of subsection (c). The report shall include a detailed description of such programs and services, an assessment of the adequacy of such programs and services in meeting the alcohol and drug abuse treatment needs of women and the mental health needs of severely disturbed children and adolescents, and such other information, including legislative and administrative recommendations, as the Secretary deems appropriate.". (2) Section 1915(c)(2) is amended by striking out "(e)" and inserting Post, p. 2359. 42 USC 300X-4. in lieu thereof "(h)". (3) Section 1915(c)(4)(C) is amended by inserting before the comma the following: "or psychosocial rehabilitation services". SEC. 104. (a) Section 1916(a) (42 U.S.C. 300x-5(a)) is amended by Post, p. 2359 striking out "and (3)" and inserting in lieu thereof "(3) to furnish the Secretary a detailed description of the new programs and services initiated and provided in accordance with paragraphs (14) and (15) of section 1916(c), and (4)". (b) Paragraph (2) of section 1916(b) is amended to read as follows: Audits. 42 USC 300x"(2) Each State shall provide for one of the following: "(A) A financial and compliance audit of the funds provided the State under section 1914. Such audits shall be performed Post, p. 2359. biennially, shall cover expenditures in each fiscal year, and 42 USC 300X-3. shall be conducted in accordance with standards established by the Comptroller General for the audit of governmental organizations, programs, activities, and functions. "(B) A single financial and compliance audit of each entity administering funds provided under section 1914. An audit of such an entity shall be conducted biennially, shall cover expenditures in each fiscal year, and shall be conducted in accordance