Report of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission on federal funds in Virginia to the Governor and the General Assembly of Virginia

This report was published in 1981 by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) of the Virginia General Assembly. It emerged during a period of significant fiscal re-evaluation, as the state sought to better understand and manage the growing complexity of federal funding streams following a decade of expansion in federal grant-in-aid programs. The document was created to provide legislators with a rigorous, data-driven assessment of how these funds were being allocated and administered across various state agencies.

The design of the report follows the standard, austere aesthetic of Virginia government publications from the late 20th century. Utilizing a utilitarian layout characterized by structured typography and extensive technical appendices, the document was intended to serve as a clear, objective reference tool for policymakers. Its reception was primarily centered within the legislative and executive circles of the Commonwealth, where it functioned as a foundational piece of evidence for shaping subsequent administrative oversight policies.