The Ministry of Social Services received six recommendations from Provincial Auditor Tara Clemott on improving the Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program. Clemett found that the Ministry needs to improve in six key areas: Provide potential clients with better access to apply for SIS benefits Establish a reasonable timeframe for completing initial planning meetings with SIS […]
Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett looked at the Ministry of Social Services’ process of delivering the Saskatchewan Income Support Program (SIS). Clemett found that the Ministry needs to improve in six key areas. Provide potential clients with better access to apply for SIS benefits Establish a reasonable timeframe for completing initial planning meetings with SIS clients […]
As announced in the provincial budget, monthly income benefits through social services will start seeing an increase this month. The 2023-24 Provincial Budget announced the $26.6 million increase to income assistance benefits. “This year’s Social Services budget includes significant investments in income assistance programs to help people, families, and seniors meet their basic needs,” says […]
The provincial government revealed a new income support program for people in need this morning. The Saskatchewan Income Support program is meant to be simpler, transparent, client friendly and have more features that will help clients to more independence and a better quality of life. Social Services Minister Paul Marriman says it will include new […]
