Policy Development and Research

Policy Development and Research research and technology For contracts, grants, and necessary expenses of programs of research and studies relating to housing and urban problems, not otherwise provided for, as authorized by title V of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701z–1 et seq.), including carrying out the functions of the Secretary under section 1(a)(1)(i) of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1968, $36,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 1999. Of the amount made available under this heading, $500,000 shall be made available for a contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to evaluate the Secretary’s efforts to implement needed management systems and processes.