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3 4. Provides each member of an Indian tribe, who is domiciled in the state and is not eligible for assistance under a tribal family assistance plan approved under section 412, with equitable access to assistance under the state program funded under this part attributable to funds provided by the federal government. 5. Establishes and enforces standards and procedures to ensure against program fraud and abuse, including standards and procedures concerning nepotism, conflicts of interest among individuals responsible for the administration and supervision of state programs, kickbacks, and the use of political patronage. 6. Made available to the public a summary of the state plan. 7. Exercises the Family Violence Option (FVO) in accordance with Title 42 USC 602 (a)(7) and (a)(8). California has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to: A. screen and identify individuals receiving TANF and Maintenance of Effort (MOE) assistance with a history of domestic violence, while maintaining the confidentiality of such individuals; B. refer such individuals to counseling and supportive services; C. provide waivers, pursuant to a determination of good cause, of normal program requirements to such individuals for so long as necessary in cases where compliance would make it more difficult for such individuals to escape domestic violence, unfairly penalize those who are or have been victimized by such violence, or who are at risk of further domestic violence; D. certify that it has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to ensure that applicants and potential applicants for TANF are notified of assistance made available by the state to victims of sexual harassment and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; E. ensure that case workers and other agency personnel responsible for administering the TANF program are trained in: the nature and dynamics of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; state standards and procedures relating to the prevention of, and assistance for, individuals who are victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and methods of ascertaining and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and documentation related to applicants for assistance and their children who have provided notice about their experiences of sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and F. provide information about the options available to current and potential beneficiaries of the Family Violence Option and ensure that case workers and other agency personnel are provided with training regarding relevant state standards and procedures.