45 C.F.R. § 1329.12

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 1329.12 - Role of the designated State entity
(a) A DSE that applies for and receives assistance must:
(1) Receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the State under Part B and Part C in a State under section 723 of the Act based on the State plan;
(2) Provide administrative support services for a program under Part B, as directed by the approved State plan, and for CILs under Part C when administered by the State under section 723 of the Act, 29 U.S.C. 796f-2 ;
(3) Keep such records and afford such access to such records as the Administrator finds to be necessary with respect to the programs;
(4) Submit such additional information or provide such assurances as the Administrator may require with respect to the programs; and
(5) Retain not more than 5 percent of the funds received by the State for any fiscal year under Part B, for the performance of the services outlined in paragraphs (a)(1) through (4) of this section. For purposes of these regulations, the 5 percent cap on funds for administrative expenses applies only to the Part B funds allocated to the State and to the State's required 10 percent Part B match. It does not apply to other program income funds, including, but not limited to, payments provided to a State from the Social Security Administration for assisting Social Security beneficiaries and recipients to achieve employment outcomes, any other federal funds, or to other funds allocated by the State for IL purposes.
(b) The DSE must also carry out its other responsibilities under the Act, including, but not limited to:
(1) Allocating funds for the delivery of IL services under Part B of the Act as directed by the SPIL; and
(2) Allocating the necessary and sufficient resources needed by the SILC to fulfill its statutory duties and authorities under section 705(c), consistent with the approved State Plan.
(c) Fiscal and accounting requirements: The DSE must adopt fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure the proper disbursement of and accounting for federal funds provided to CILs, SILCs, and/or other services providers under the ILS program. The DSE must comply with all applicable federal and State laws and regulations, including those in 45 CFR part 75.

45 C.F.R. §1329.12

81 FR 74694 , 11/28/2016