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iii. Monitor that all financial resources related to the provision of social services programs covered by this MOU are utilized by the county in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. c. Data Submission: i. Maintain and review data submitted by counties pursuant to the mandatory performance requirements. ii. Provide counties with reliable data related to their performance requirements as well as accuracy and timeliness of programs in accordance with state and federal program guidelines. This includes but is not limited to processing applications and recertification, quality control standards, program statistics and fiscal information. iii. The Department shall be responsible for the maintenance and functionality of its information systems utilized in the statewide administration of social services programs covered by this MOU. d. Communication: i. Provide counties with clarification or explanation of law, rule or policy governing social services programs when necessary or as requested. ii. Disseminate policy on social services programs and provide counties with timely information on any updates to policy. iii. Provide timely information to counties on any changes to federal law or policy made known to the Department. iv. Provide counties with a timely response to requests for technical assistance or guidance. v. Maintain all policies covering social services programs in a central, accessible location. Policies will be updated, to the extent possible, in advance of the effective date of any new policies or policy changes. vi. Provide counties with an opportunity to submit questions, concerns and feedback related to the administration of social services programs to the Department and provide County a timely response to such communication. vii. Communicate proactively with the County Director of Social Services on matters that effect social services programs covered under this MOU. viii. Communicate directly with the County Manager, Governing Boards, and the County Director of Social Services on matters including but not limited to, corrective action, and significant changes to law, rule and policy that impact the administration of social services programs covered by this MOU. e. Inter-agency Coordination: i. Provide guidance to counties in the event they are unable to reach a resolution on a conflict of interest that arises related to the provision of social services programs covered by this MOU. ii. Provide guidance for county DSS personnel on federal and state Emergency Management, mass shelter, Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) requirements. iii. Coordinate with and communicate to county DSS agencies regarding available and required training opportunities associated with DSS Mass Shelter, BCP and COOP responsibilities. Page 7 of 10