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9.9 Recommendations and Reports • All recommendations must be submitted and responded to in writing • Subcommittees may be formed as needed to support Committee goals

9.10 Amendments • Proposed by any member • Adopted by majority vote at a meeting with quorum

9.11 Adoption These policies are effective immediately upon approval by the Committee and the LIHEAP Program Manager.

Chapter 10 – SmartSimple System Requirements and Reporting 10.1 SmartSimple Online Application The SmartSimple System includes an Online Application module that can be used by subgrantees and applicants for submitting and processing applications. Subgrantees are required to enter all LIHEAP applicant data into the SmartSimple Software system to process applications, whether they are approved, pending, or denied.

10.2 Reporting Training and reporting requirements in SmartSimple will be provided by THDA staff.

10.3 Resources Here are some useful LIHEAP resources: • U.S. Department of HHS/ACF/OCS/LIHEAP Website: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/liheap