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access to assistance under the State program funded under this part attributable to funds provided by the Federal Government.

Delaware has no federally recognized tribes.

Delaware will provide 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 Delaware’s TANF program attributable to funds provided by the federal government.

6. Program Fraud and Abuse

Certification of standards and procedures to ensure against program fraud and abuse. – A certification by the chief executive officer of the State that the State has established and is enforcing 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 the State program, kickbacks, and the use of political patronage.

Delaware is participating in the Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) required by section 1137 of the Social Security Act.

In addition, the State operates a fraud control program and will disqualify individuals found to have committed an intentional program violation based on findings of administrative disqualification hearings and findings of prosecution or court actions. Delaware has adopted the penalties for intentional program violations used by the Food Supplement Program: 12 months for the first offense and 24 months for a second instance. An individual committing a third offense is permanently disqualified.

7. Domestic Violence Screening

Optional certification of standards and procedures to ensure that the state will screen for and identify domestic violence.- A. In general. – At the option of the State, a certification by the chief executive officer of the State that the State has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to- i. screen and identify individuals receiving assistance under this part with a history of domestic violence while maintaining the confidentiality of such individuals; ii. refer such individuals to counseling and supportive services; and iii. waive, pursuant to a determination of good cause, other program requirements such as time limits (for so long as