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TANF STATE PLAN STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Page 23 Effective Date: January 1, 2017 IV. CERTIFICATIONS A. CHILD SUPPORT Michigan will operate a child support enforcement program under the state plan approved under Title IV, part D of the Social Security Act. B. FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE Michigan will operate a foster care and adoption assistance program under the state plan approved under Title IV, part E of the Social Security Act and will take such actions as are necessary to ensure that children receiving assistance under part E are eligible for medical assistance under the state plan under Title XIX. C. ADMINISTRATION MDHHS, working cooperatively with the Michigan Department of Treasury, the Michigan Talent Investment Agency and other state departments, is authorized to administer and operate TANF. Michigan assures that local governments and private sector organizations: 1. have been consulted regarding the plan and design of welfare services in the state so that services are provided in a manner appropriate to local populations; and

2. have had at least 45 days to submit comments on the plan and the design of such services. D. EQUITABLE ACCESS Michigan will provide each member of an Indian tribe, who lives in Michigan and is not eligible for assistance under a tribal family assistance plan approved under section 412 of the Social Security Act, with equitable access to assistance. E. PROGRAM FRAUD AND ABUSE Michigan 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.