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TANF Certifications States that include TANF in the Combined State Plan must provide a certification by the chief executive officer of that State, that during the FY, the State will: Operate a child support enforcement program under the State Plan approved under part D. (section 402(a)(2) of the Social Security Act) Yes Operate a foster care and adoption assistance program under the State Plan approved under part E, and that the State will take such actions as are necessary to ensure that children receiving assistance under such part are eligible for medical assistance under The Unified or Combined State Plan under title XIX. (section 402(a)(3) of the Social Security Act) Yes Specify which State agency or agencies will administer and supervise the program referred to in paragraph (1) for the FY, which shall include assurances that local governments and private sector organizations (section 402(a)(4) of the Social Security Act)—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. Yes Specify which State agency or agencies will administer and supervise the program referred to in paragraph (1) for the FY, which shall include assurances that local governments and private sector organizations (section 402(a)(4) of the Social Security Act)—have had at least 45 days to submit comments on the plan and the design of such services. Yes Provide each member of an Indian tribe, who is domiciled in the State and is not eligible for assistance under a tribal family assistance plan approved under section 412, with equitable access to assistance under the State program funded under this part attributable to funds provided by the Federal Government. (section 402(a)(5) of the Social Security Act) Yes Establish and enforce 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. (section 402(a)(6) of the Social Security Act) Yes Establish and Enforcing standards and procedures to (section 402(a)(8) of the Social Security Act) - screen and identify individuals receiving assistance under this part with a history of DV, or who are victims and survivors of DV, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and stalking while maintaining the confidentiality of such individuals. Yes Establish and Enforcing standards and procedures to (section 402(a)(8) of the Social Security Act) - refer such individuals to counseling and supportive services. Yes