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The “go to” list for who to contact about ICT problems. [Download]

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DSS goes high tech. Government Code 12168.7 requires the state to develop standards for the electronic recording and storage of documents. Which has not been done. Nonetheless, CDSS advises counties to figure out IT appropriate standards, and go…

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A redux of the 2006 letter, given the on-going problems… Unrestricted access, regardless of how the file information is kept, and “in spite of the challenges … of automated information.” It even mentions that there “may be” a…

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Busted.  The IRS did an audit in California on the “Federal Tax Information” (FTI) program to match recipients with earnings, and found CA deficient.  In addition to sending a Corrective Action Plan to the feds, this letter reminds…

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This letter transmits the provisions implementing a new state program to assist victims of Trafficking, DV and other serious crimes. The program is effective January 1, 207, and is implemented via this ACL, pending emergency regulations. The new…

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Time for the perennial reminder about record retention. This one includes information about maintaining records on the 60-month TANF limit, the 18-24 time limit on training. [Download]

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The 9th circuit upheld home visits to public aid applicants, conducted by fraud investigators, including searches of visible areas, and closed areas based on “consent.” [Download]

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With a little lawsuit prodding, DSS has issued this reminder and clarification regarding the county requirements to provide interpretive services, going over general obligations as well as specific information regarding the relation between the county’s interpretation obligation and…

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