Section 28-1-1 - Duties of department--System of social security--Compliance with federal acts--Administration of programs

28-1-1. Duties of department--System of social security--Compliance with federal acts--Administration of programs.The Department of Social Services shall provide a system of social security for the people of South Dakota, enable the State of South Dakota to comply with the provisions of the federal Social Security Act and other federal and state enactments relating to social services, accept grants of federal funds for the purposes enumerated in these acts, administer programs for the security and protection of children, youth, families, adults, and the elderly, as authorized by the Legislature, and provide moneys necessary for the purposes of social security. Source: SDC 1939, §55.3601; SL 1981, ch 199, §25.