### Question
Can you define what reliable data means?


### Answer
**Reliable data** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 652*:

> 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 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > 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**

