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AZ Rev Stat § 41-1953 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1953 - Department organization; deputy director; assistant directors

41-1953.  Department organization;  deputy director;  assistant directors A. The director may establish,  abolish or reorganize the positions or organizational units within the department to carry out the functions provided by section 41-1954,  subject to legislative appropriation,  if in the director's judgment the modification of organization would make the operation of the department more efficient,  effective or economical. The director or the director's deputy shall enforce cooperation among the divisions in the provision and integration of all functions on the district and local level. B. The director shall appoint a deputy director of the department with the advice and consent of the governor. The deputy director shall serve at the pleasure of the director. The deputy director shall be directly responsible for the operation and coordination of those services of the department concerning initial intake,  screening,  evaluation and referral of persons served by the department. C. The director shall appoint an assistant director to head each organizational unit that the director may establish. Each assistant director shall serve at the pleasure of the director. D. To the maximum extent possible,  the director shall establish separate investigation units for the purpose of investigating allegations of dependency,  abuse and neglect according to protocols established pursuant to section 8-817. E. The department succeeds to the authority,  powers,  duties and responsibilities of the following: 1. The employment security commission of Arizona and its Arizona state employment service,  unemployment compensation and administrative service divisions. 2. The state department of public welfare. 3. The division of vocational rehabilitation. 4. The state office of economic opportunity. 5. The state office of manpower planning. 6. The state department of mental retardation. F. In the statutes,  references to the agencies and departments listed in subsection E shall be deemed to be references to the department of economic security or its appropriate divisions,  offices or organizational units.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1954.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1954.01 - Electronic communication by department; applicability

41-1954.01.  Electronic communication by department;  applicability A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,  any agency,  division,  program or part of the department or its agents that are required to provide administrative orders,  notices,  decisions or letters to an applicant,  claimant,  recipient,  employer or client may send administrative orders,  notices,  decisions or letters by electronic means if the party being served or notified consents.  B. Consent may be obtained in writing on a form approved by the department,  verbally on the record in a hearing or electronically through the department's website by the applicant,  claimant,  recipient,  employer or client following an affirmative consent procedure. At the time of consent,  the party must be advised of the nature of the notices to be delivered or served,  the legal consequence of the choice and the right to revoke the consent. Consent may be provided for a proceeding or for notices provided on an ongoing basis.  C. Delivery or service by electronic means is complete on transmission unless it is established that delivery or transmission of the electronic document failed due to department error or failure of the recipient to receive the electronic document for any other reason outside the control of the recipient.  D. Consent may be revoked in writing to the department or by following an affirmative revocation procedure established on the department's website.  E. If the department receives electronic notice that the electronic address to which the administrative order,  notice,  decision or letter is being sent is no longer valid or is otherwise not functioning,  the department shall deem the consent to electronic notice to have been revoked and the order,  notice,  decision or letter shall be served by mail.  F. This section is limited to notices,  decisions and orders required for services and programs in the division of benefits and medical eligibility,  the division of child support enforcement and the division of employment and rehabilitation services,  or their successor divisions,  in the department. This section does not apply to a notice that is required in connection with litigation before a court of record in this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1955 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1955 - Duty of department concerning employment stabilization, ex-offender rehabilitation, income maintenance and manpower development; research studies

41-1955.  Duty of department concerning employment stabilization,  ex-offender rehabilitation,  income maintenance and manpower development;  research studies The department,  with the advice and aid of its advisory councils,  shall: 1. Take appropriate steps to reduce and prevent unemployment and dependency,  and to assist in alleviating the economic and social impact of unemployment and dependency on the person and his family. 2. Encourage and assist in the adoption of practical methods of manpower services,  occupational training,  vocational counseling and guidance,  vocational rehabilitation and retraining,  supportive services and other such services the director deems appropriate. 3. Research,  recommend,  advise and assist in the establishment of community or area facilities,  public and private,  or both,  to provide an integration of direct services and programs for the development of the state's manpower and the reduction of dependency. 4. Promote the effective utilization of unemployed and under-utilized workers. 5. Aid in the rehabilitation of employable ex-offenders,  in cooperation with the department of corrections. An ex-offender,  by accepting the assistance provided for by this article,  shall not be disqualified from receiving further assistance from any other state agency to which he is legally entitled. 6. Be the state registration agency for apprenticeship functions prescribed by the federal government. 7. Carry out and publish the results of research studies for the purpose of this chapter.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1956 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1956 - State comprehensive plan

41-1956.  State comprehensive plan The department shall annually prepare a comprehensive plan for the state for the purpose of guiding the development,  funding and implementation of programs and activities by the department and other state programs concerned with service development,  integration and utilization. The plan shall describe the present and projected needs for development of such programs and set forth the long-range program objectives. The plan shall also include a description of the content and allocation of state and federal funds to all programs,  services and activities to be carried out under the plan during the year. The department shall indicate how and to what extent such programs,  services and activities will carry out the program objectives set forth in the long-range program plan. The department shall hold public hearings on the plan before adoption of such plan.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1957 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1957 - State-federal cooperation

41-1957.  State-federal cooperation A. Subject to the departmental rules and regulations on the confidentiality of information,  upon request,  the department shall furnish to any agency of the United States which is charged with the administration of public works or assistance through public employment the name,  address,  ordinary occupation and employment status of each recipient of benefits and the recipient's rights to further benefits from programs administered by the department. B. In the administration of the provisions of the extended benefit program required by the federal-state extended unemployment compensation act of 1970,  the department shall take such action as may be necessary to ensure that the provisions are so interpreted and applied as to meet the requirements of such federal act as interpreted by the United States department of labor,  and to secure to this state the full reimbursement of the federal share of extended benefits paid under title 23,  chapter 4,  that are reimbursable under the federal act.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1958 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1958 - Acquisition of lands and buildings; lease-purchase agreements; lease or sublease of lands or buildings

41-1958.  Acquisition of lands and buildings;  lease-purchase agreements;  lease or sublease of lands or buildings A. The director may acquire for and in the name of this state by lease,  lease-purchase agreement or otherwise lands or buildings for the purpose of providing office space for the department at such places as the director finds necessary and suitable. B. An agreement made for the lease,  lease-purchase or purchase of the premises mentioned in subsection A of this section is subject to the approval of the attorney general and the director of the department of administration. C. An agreement made for the purchase of the premises mentioned in subsection A of this section is subject to the review of the joint committee on capital review. D. Any lease-purchase agreement relating to land or building acquisitions shall provide that: 1. The obligation of this state to make any payment under the agreement is a current expense of the department and is not a general obligation indebtedness of this state or the department. 2. If the legislature fails to appropriate monies or the department fails to allocate monies for any periodic payment or renewal term of the agreement,  the agreement terminates at the end of the current term and this state and the department are relieved of any subsequent obligation under the agreement. 3. The joint committee on capital review shall review the project before the lease-purchase agreement takes effect. E. The director may lease or sublease at fair rental value any land or building that is acquired pursuant to subsection A of this section. The director may lease or sublease any building that is acquired pursuant to subsection A of this section on other terms or conditions if the lessee is a state entity or political subdivision of this state. All net lease income shall be credited to the department's occupancy appropriation. F. A lease or sublease that is granted pursuant to subsection E of this section is exempt from the provisions of section 41-2752 and is not subject to chapter 23 of this title. The director may prioritize lease or sublease tenants based on the needs of the department and in the public interest with preference given to the following in the order provided: 1. State entities. 2. Political subdivisions. 3. Community partners. G. The department may pay or advance gross initial and routine lease and sublease related expenditures. The gross initial and routine expenditures that are paid or advanced shall be reimbursed to the department before the net lease income is credited to the department's occupancy appropriation pursuant to subsection E of this section. H. Any agreement under this section shall comply with the constitution and other laws of this state.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1960 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1960 - Annual report

41-1960.  Annual report The director shall make an annual report of the state's economic security needs and resources,  including the use,  training and placement of manpower,  and his recommendations for the forthcoming fiscal year for the state's development of relevant programs. Such report shall be transmitted to the governor and legislature by the end of each calendar year.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1960.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1960.01 - Enforcement of child support; report

41-1960.01.  Enforcement of child support;  report The department of economic security shall implement and evaluate programs that are designed to test the effectiveness of private sector involvement in title IV-D child support collections enforcement. The department of economic security shall report to the legislature on the status of these programs by November 30 of each year.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1961 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1961 - District offices; location; representatives

41-1961.  District offices;  location;  representatives A. The department shall establish at least six district offices,  to be located in and serve the various related geographical areas of the state. The districts shall have common boundaries for all services provided by the department. B. Each district office shall be staffed by a representative from each major organizational service unit of the department. One of the representatives shall be designated by the director to coordinate the district office. C. Each district office shall be considered an operations unit of the department and shall be responsible for the planning,  programs,  intra and interagency coordination within the district area. D. Each district office shall be created in addition to any local offices of the department that may exist in the district area.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1962 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1962 - Conflict with federal law

41-1962.  Conflict with federal law Where any conflict with federal law occurs concerning the programs and functions of the department as established by the law of this state,  such federal law shall control. For purposes of this section,  " federal law"  means any statute passed by the Congress of the United States,  any final regulations adopted by any administrative agency of the United States government and published in the Code of Federal Regulations or the federal register or any final decision of the federal judiciary. A conflict between federal law and the law of this state does not exist for purposes of this section unless the source of the federal law,  on its face or so clearly as not to require any additional interpretation,  establishes the conflict. Upon notification of a conflict with federal law where the conflict does not meet the requirements of this section,  the department may conform its programs and functions to eliminate the alleged conflict on condition that the department contest the alleged conflict.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1963 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1963 - Prosecution authority

41-1963.  Prosecution authority The attorney general and the appropriate county attorney shall have concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute all violations of law arising out of or in connection with any program administered by the department,  including,  but not limited to,  sections 13-3701,  23-657 and 46-215.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1964 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1964 - Day care homes; child care personnel; fingerprints; definition

41-1964.  Day care homes;  child care personnel;  fingerprints;  definition A. Child care personnel shall have valid fingerprint clearance cards issued pursuant to section 41-1758.07 before being certified by the department or residing or working in the home of a child care home provider or being designated as a backup provider.  B. Before certification or within seven working days after residing or working in the home of a child care provider or being designated as a backup provider,  child care personnel shall certify on forms that are provided by the department and notarized whether: 1. They are awaiting trial on or have been convicted of or admitted committing any of the criminal offenses listed in section 41-1758.07,  subsections B and C in this state or similar offenses in another state or jurisdiction.  2. They are parents or guardians of a child adjudicated to be a dependent child as defined in section 8-201. 3. They have been denied a license to operate a facility for the care of children for cause in this state or another state or had a license or certificate to operate such a facility revoked. C. The department shall make documented,  good faith efforts to contact previous employers of certified day care home personnel to obtain information or recommendations that may be relevant to an individual's fitness for work in a certified day care home. D. The notarized forms are confidential. E. The department of economic security shall notify the department of public safety if the department of economic security receives credible evidence that any child care personnel who possesses a valid fingerprint clearance card either: 1. Is arrested for or charged with an offense listed in section 41-1758.07,  subsection B or C. 2. Falsified information on the form required by subsection B of this section. F. For the purposes of this section,  " child care personnel"  means child care home providers,  in-home providers and noncertified relative providers as defined in section 46-801 and designated backup providers and all persons who are eighteen years of age or older and who work or reside in the home of a child care home provider.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1965 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1965 - Eligibility of lottery prize winner to receive assistance; determination

41-1965.  Eligibility of lottery prize winner to receive assistance;  determination On receipt of the information provided by the state lottery commission pursuant to section 5-573,  subsection C,  the director shall determine if the person is receiving assistance from any financial assistance program administered by the department. If the person is receiving assistance,  the director shall promptly redetermine the eligibility of that person to receive the assistance.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1966 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1966 - Auditor general; duties

41-1966.  Auditor general;  duties A. The auditor general may: 1. Determine the validity and accuracy of information reported by the department to the legislature. 2. Perform other reviews and analyses relating to the department. 3. Review a specific department function or process. B. Pursuant to section 41-1279.04,  the department shall provide the auditor general access to any data from the department,  including electronic data,  the auditor general deems necessary to perform the duties outlined in this section. This data shall be provided in the manner and format prescribed by the auditor general.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1966.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1966.01 - Summer youth program; allocation

41-1966.01.  Summer youth program;  allocation The summer youth program is established to be funded by monies appropriated from the state general fund. Monies for the program: 1. Shall be used for purposes of summer youth programs including employment,  education and gang prevention programs for youths who are from economically disadvantaged areas and who are at least twelve but not more than eighteen years of age. 2. Shall be allocated as follows: (a) Fifty per cent of the monies shall be distributed within counties with a population of two million persons or more. (b) Thirty per cent of the monies shall be distributed within counties with a population of one million or more but less than two million persons. (c) Twenty per cent of the monies shall be distributed within counties with a population of less than one million persons. 3. Are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
AZ Rev Stat § 41-1966.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 41 - State Government|§ 41-1966.02 - Project intervention program

41-1966.02.  Project intervention program A. The project intervention program is established to be funded by monies appropriated from the state general fund. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. B. Monies for the program shall be distributed to private,  nonprofit locally initiated community based organizations that are in partnership with organizations that are recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code and that are operated by or are members of a consortium consisting of representatives from at least five of the following categories: 1. Residents in the community. 2. Business and civic leaders who are actively involved in providing employment and business development opportunities in this state. 3. Educators. 4. Religious organizations. A religious organization may not provide sectarian instruction or worship in connection with an activity that is funded by a grant made pursuant to this section. 5. Other public agencies. 6. Agencies or organizations serving youths. C. Grants that are awarded under this section shall be used to enhance neighborhood rehabilitation projects,  including: 1. Housing rehabilitation. 2. Community cleanup efforts. 3. Graffiti abatement. 4. Drug and gang prevention. 5. After school programs. 6. Job creation programs.