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SECTION 8: CERTIFICATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM

D.C. certifies that the DHS is the D.C. agency that will administer and supervise the TANF program.

Public Availability and Review:

The D.C. TANF State Plan was made available for public review on July 10, 2023 – Aug 15, 2023 on the DHS website at www.dhs.dc.gov . DHS also notified local organizations about the open comment period via email and during bi-weekly advocate calls. D.C. will file an amended Plan should there be any comments which result in Plan modifications.

Public Comments: The TANF State Plan had a 45-day review period. During the 45-day public review period, DHS accepted comments on the TANF State Plan from the general public, including local advocate organizations. Comments were directed to Brian Campbell, Chief of Staff, Economic Security Administration, 64 New York Ave., NE, 6th floor, Washington DC 20002, email Brian.Campbell@dc.gov.

DHS’s ongoing review of the TANF program includes the review and consideration of public comments along with the tracking of outcomes of the TANF Program. DHS will submit amendments to the State Plan on an as-needed basis.

The TANF Plan will also be posted in the D.C. Register. DHS assures that comments are considered. DHS assures D.C.’s TANF plan is available to the public upon request. SECTION 9: CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE AGAINST PROGRAM FRAUD AND ABUSE

D.C. certifies that it has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to ensure against program fraud and abuse, including standards and procedures concerning