110 STAT. 2184 PUBLIC LAW 104-193—AUG. 22, 1996 (ii) STATE.—The term "State" means the 50 States and the District of Columbia. (iii) STATE FAMILY ASSISTANCE GRANT.— The term "State family assistance grant" meeins the State family assistance grant (as defined in section 403(a)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act, as added by the amendment made by section 103(a)(1) of this Act). (2) CLAIMS, ACTIONS, AND PROCEEDINGS.—The amendments made by this title shall not apply with respect to— (A) powers, duties, functions, rights, claims, penalties, or obligations applicable to aid, assistance, or services provided before the effective date of this title under the provisions amended; and (B) administrative actions and proceedings commenced before such date, or authorized before such date to be commenced, under such provisions. (3) CLOSING OUT ACCOUNT FOR THOSE PROGRAMS TERMI- NATED OR SUBSTANTIALLY MODIFIED BY THIS TITLE.—In closing out accounts, Federal and State officials may use scientifically acceptable statistical sampling techniques. Claims made with respect to State expenditures under a State plan approved under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (as in effect on September 30, 1995) with respect to assistance or services provided on or before September 30, 1995, shall be treated as claims with respect to expenditures during fiscal year 1995 for purposes of reimbursement even if payment was made by a State on or after October 1, 1995. Each State shall complete the filing of all claims under the State plan (as so in effect) within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. The head of each Federal department shall— (A) use the single audit procedure to review and resolve any claims in connection with the close out of programs under such State plsins; and (B) reimburse States for any payments made for assistance or services provided during a prior fiscal year from funds for fiscal year 1995, rather than from funds authorized by this title. (4) CONTINUANCE IN OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FAMILY SUPPORT.— The individual who, on the day before the effective date of this title, is serving as Assistant Secretary for Family Support within the Department of Health and Human Services shall, until a successor is appointed to such position— (A) continue to serve in such position; and (B) except as otherwise provided by law— (i) continue to perform the functions of the Assistant Secretary for Family Support under section 417 of the Social Security Act (as in effect before such effective date); and (ii) have the powers and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Family Support under section 416 of the Socisd Security Act (as in effect pursuant to the amendment made by section 103(a)(1) of this Act). (c) TERMINATION OF ENTITLEMENT UNDER AFDC PROGRAM.— Effective October 1, 1996, no individual or family shall be entitled to any benefits or services under any State plan approved under
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