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pg. 11 the Energy Star)  Central Air replacement-repair  Propane Tank replacement-repair  Blanket(s)  Emergency Lodging  Air Conditioner Window and Portable Units (Must be Energy Efficient and must have earned the Energy Star)  Wood Stoves Does not include items covered under LIWAP. Contract Highlights These are only highlights of the contract topics that we feel are beneficial to have in the manual. This is not a complete list of items in the contract under these topics. Work Plan Requirements  No funding shall be released to the contractor until the contractor's work plan has received final written approval by the Department.  The Department may require the contractor to develop and submit a new or revised work plan, budget, or budget narrative at other times throughout the life of this contract.  The contractor, at its discretion, may develop and submit a revised work plan for Department approval at other times through the life of this contract.  The contractor shall notify the Department electronically of any changes in the executive staff and LIHEAP staff described in the work plan within 15 days of such change and include the reason for the change. Reporting  The contractor shall submit an expenditure report to the Department no later than fifteen (15) days following the end of each calendar month.  The contractor shall submit with the monthly expenditure report, the Exhibit B Direct Services form from the MIS, for the period, and year-to-date.  The contractor shall submit an unduplicated alpha listing of households served, the MIS Exhibit C report, no later than forty-five (45) days following the end of the program year.  The contractor shall submit a revised expenditure report to the Department indicating the unexpended ECIP Administrative and Direct Services by November 15 of each FFY. Notification Requirements  The contractor shall notify the Department and make the required hotline report within one (1) business day, when there are allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, or neglect of a client.  In the event the conduct of a client is jeopardizing the safety of him/herself or others in the community, the contractor shall notify the Department. If an immediate response is needed to ensure the health and safety of the client or others, the contractor shall also notify local law enforcement officials.