[BJungNan]

The problem here is that the counties are still obligated to administer the programs," she says,...

And just exactly why are they obligated?

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Its the Moral High Ground thing, I suppose!

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Beats me, besides that the state is looking at raiding monies set aside for the local governments:

California: State looks at local funds in quest to balance budget (Davis is stealing local monies )