### Question
How is the "reliable data" defined?


### Answer
The term **reliable data** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 652* as follows -

> the most recent data available which are found by the Secretary to be reliable for purposes of this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 652*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part D-Child Support and Establishment of Paternity**

