15 Training

15.1 Describe the training you provide for each of the following groups: a. Grant recipient Staff: Formal training provided virtually, on-site, and/or formal training conference How often? Annually Biannually As needed Other, describe: Employees are provided with policy manual Other, describe: Conferences, workshops, and other-in house sessions addressing various training. Employees are provided with current state plan. b. Local Agencies: Formal training provided virtually, on-site, and/or formal training conference How often? Annually Biannually As needed Other, describe: On-site training How often? Annually Biannually As needed Other, describe: Employees are provided with policy manual Other, describe: Local agencies receive quarterly and monthly meetings depending on the amount funds that they administer. During the meetings various subjects are discussed, including any issues with policies or procedures. Local agencies are also offered opportunities to attend national conferences that reflect the program components they administer. Prime contractor provides policy manuals to its staff at the annual training, which includes a thorough review it. c. Vendors Formal training conference How often? Annually Biannually As needed Other, describe: Policies communicated through vendor agreements Policies are outlined in a vendor manual Other, describe: There is a formal annual vendor meeting for the energy vendors to receive their vendor agreements for the subsequent year and during that meeting the state and the funding agency respond to their policy questions. 15.2 Does your training program address fraud reporting and prevention? Yes No If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.