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I V - A S T A T E O F M A I N E T A N F S T A T E P L A N 28 | P a g e 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; 7) Domestic Violence (42. U.S.C. 602(a)(7)) Optional Certification Maine has opted out of this provision. However, Maine has implemented comparable State policy to address issues of family violence for TANF recipients. The definition of domestic violence for the purpose of good cause is the inability to participate due to physical injuries or the psychological effects of activities related to abuse; because the abuser actively interferes with the individual’s participation’ because the location puts the individual at risk; or other good case related to domestic violence. 8) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (42 U.S.C. 602(a)(8)) Has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to ensure that applicants and potential applicants for TANF are notified of assistance made available by the state to victims of sexual harassment and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Assures that case workers and other agency personnel responsible for administering the TANF program are trained in: the nature and dynamics of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; state standards and procedures relating to the prevention of, and assistance for, individuals who are victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and methods of ascertaining and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and documentation related to applicants for assistance and their children who have provided notice about their experiences of sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. 9) Plan Amendments (42 U.S.C. 602(b)) Within thirty (30) days after the State amends a plan submitted pursuant to subsection (a), the State shall notify the Secretary of the amendment; and 10) Public Availability of Plan Summary (42 U.S.C. 602(c)) Shall make available to the public a summary of any plan or plan amendment section. Certified by the Chief Executive Officer of the State of Maine: ________________________ _________________________ Date

Governor Janet T. Mills 2/23/24