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iv. Assist and support counties as needed in implementation of operational <br /> functions of mass shelter operations and as needed during other <br /> emergencies as they arise. <br /> (5) The Department shall timely meet all of its responsibilities contained in this MOU. <br /> "Timely" shall be defined consistent with timeliness requirements set forth in relevant <br /> statute, regulation, and policy. Where timeliness is not otherwise defined, "timely" shall <br /> mean within a reasonable time under the circumstances. <br /> 14.0 Responsibilities of the County <br /> The County hereby agrees that its responsibilities under this MOU are as follows: <br /> (1) The County shall adhere to the mandated performance requirements for each social <br /> services program as identified in Attachment 1. For a County Performance Measure <br /> identified in Attachment III, the County will work towards achieving performance higher <br /> than the County"s performance in the previous fiscal year.The County will ultimately work <br /> towards achievement of the Standard Measure for all performance requirements set forth <br /> in Attachments I and III. <br /> (2) The County shalt comply with the following administrative responsibilities <br /> a. Staff Requirements and Workforce Development: <br /> i. The personnel, including new hires and existing staff, involved in the <br /> County's provision of social services programs covered by this MOU shall <br /> complete all required and necessary training, which is documented as <br /> required by federal and state law and policy. <br /> b. Compliance: <br /> i. Perform activities related to its social services programs in compliance with <br /> all applicable federal and State laws, rules, regulations and policies. <br /> Nothing contained herein is intended to, nor has the effect of superseding <br /> or replacing state law,rules or policy related to social services programs. <br /> ii. Develop and implement internal controls over financial resources related to <br /> the County's social services programs to ensure that all financial :resources <br /> are used in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. <br /> iii. Provide and adhere to corrective action plans as required based on <br /> monitoring findings and the Single Audit. <br /> c. Data Submission: <br /> i. Maintain accurate,thorough records of all social services programs covered <br /> by this MOU, in particular, records related to the mandated performance <br /> requirements that can be accessed for the purpose of data collection,service <br /> provision, monitoring or consultation <br /> ii. Ensure reliable data entry into state systems utilized for the administration <br /> of social services programs covered under this MOU. <br /> iii. Provide, upon request, data to the state for the purpose of, but not limited <br /> to, conducting monitoring, case file reviews, error analysis and quality <br /> control. <br /> iv. Utilize data to understand the performance of their county and to conduct <br /> analysis and implement changes where needed if performance measures are <br /> not being met. <br /> Page 8 of 25 <br />