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32 State 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) OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE WILL SCREEN FOR AND IDENTIFY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -

A. In General - At the option of the State, a certification by the chief executive officer of the State that the State has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to-

i. Screen and identify individuals receiving assistance under this part with a history of domestic violence while maintaining the confidentiality of such individuals; ii. Refer such individual to counseling and supportive services; and (iii) waive, pursuant to a determination of good cause, other program requirements such as time limits (for so long as necessary) for individuals receiving assistance, residency requirements, child support cooperation requirements, and family cap provisions, in cases where compliance with such requirements would make it more difficult for individuals receiving assistance under this part to escape domestic violence or unfairly penalize such individuals who are or have been victimized by such violence, or individuals who are at risk of further domestic violence. (8) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF STATE PLAN SUMMARY - The State shall make available to the public a summary of any plan submitted by the State under this section.