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SECTION 200 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

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201 PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION

The Governor of the State of Georgia has designated the Department of Human Services (OHS) as the administering agency of LIHEAP funds. Within OHS, the Division of Family and Children Services, the Office of Family Independence administers the Energy Assistance Program via contract through Community Action Agencies (CAA), CAAs administer the program at the local level. DHS/DFCS Program Managers are assigned to each of the nineteen (19) Community Action Agencies to fulfill State responsibilities. 201.1 REQUIREMENT

OHS must comply with federal statutes and regulations in administering LIHEAP funds via Community Action Agencies (CAA). The CAA must comply with all policies and procedures found in the LIHEAP manual and OHS contract and the 0MB Super Circular. 201.2 BASIC CONSIDERATIONS

Program administration includes the following components: • Contracts • Outreach • Program Integrity/Security • Home Energy Suppliers • Benefit Reconciliation • Weatherization/Conservation Coordination • Training • Program Reporting • Program Monitoring Detailed explanation of each component is outlined respectively in the following sections.

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SECTION 200 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

LIHEAP MANUAL JANUARY 2022 8

201 PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION

The Governor of the State of Georgia has designated the Department of Human Services (OHS) as the administering agency of LIHEAP funds. Within OHS, the Division of Family and Children Services, the Office of Family Independence administers the Energy Assistance Program via contract through Community Action Agencies (CAA), CAAs administer the program at the local level. DHS/DFCS Program Managers are assigned to each of the nineteen (19) Community Action Agencies to fulfill State responsibilities. 201.1 REQUIREMENT

OHS must comply with federal statutes and regulations in administering LIHEAP funds via Community Action Agencies (CAA). The CAA must comply with all policies and procedures found in the LIHEAP manual and OHS contract and the 0MB Super Circular. 201.2 BASIC CONSIDERATIONS

Program administration includes the following components: • Contracts • Outreach • Program Integrity/Security • Home Energy Suppliers • Benefit Reconciliation • Weatherization/Conservation Coordination • Training • Program Reporting • Program Monitoring Detailed explanation of each component is outlined respectively in the following sections.