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For Lee County IF DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE IF DELIVERED BY ANY OTHER MEANS 13.0 Responsibilities of the Department The Department hereby agrees that its responsibilities under this MOU are as follows: (1) The Department shall develop performance requirements for each social services program based upon standardized metrics utilizing reliable data. The performance requirements are identified in Attachments I and II. (2) The Department shall provide supervision, program monitoring and technical assistance to the counties in the administration of social services programs. (3) The Department shall provide leadership and coordination for developing strategies that address system -level barriers to the effective delivery of social services programs, including but not limited to: the Administrative Office of Courts, the LME/MCO, Department of Public Instruction, and the Department of Public Safety. (4) The Department shall have the following administrative responsibilities: a. Staff Training and Workforce Development: i. Develop training requirements for county personnel and provide guidance for adequate staffing patterns related to the provision of social services programs. The Department will publish annually, a list of required and recommended trainings for county personnel directly involved in the administration of social services programs covered under this MOU. ii. Develop training curricula and provide, timely, adequate access to statewide training opportunities for county personnel related to the provision of social services programs. Training opportunities may include in-person, self - guided, web -based and remotely facilitated programs. iii. The Department will publish a training calendar, at least quarterly, notifying the counties of training opportunities. iv. Provide timely written guidance related to new federal or state statutes or regulations. The Department will provide information in advance of the effective date of new policy to the extent possible, including interpretations and clarifications of existing policy. v. Provide technical assistance and training in areas where quality control, monitoring or data indicates a lack of correct application of law, rule or policy. b. Compliance Monitoring: i. Monitor and evaluate county compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules and policies. ii. Provide feedback to counties with recommended changes when necessary. Page 6 of 25