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: MaineHousing's participation in monthly Maine Community Action Partner's Energy Council meetings provides a venue for additional training and feedback throughout the program year. 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: MaineHousing provides annual LIHEAP training for Subgrantees. MaineHousing also provides training and technical assistance to all Subgrantees through regular monthly meetings and through monitoring visits. Additionally, MaineHousing will, upon request from the Subgrantee or in response to needs identified by MaineHousing, provide technical assistance. 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: MaineHousing provides annual training for vendors. MaineHousing also provides training and technical assistance to vendors through monitoring visits. Additionally, MaineHousing will, upon request from the vendor or in response to needs identified by MaineHousing, provide technical assistance. 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.