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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 890 - HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH REGULATIONS › Section 22VAC40-890-50 - Informed consent

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A. No human
				research may be conducted without voluntary informed consent signed by the
				participant or by the participant's legally authorized representative, except
				as provided for in subsection C of this section. If the participant is a minor
				otherwise capable of rendering voluntary informed consent, the consent shall be
				signed by both the minor and his legally authorized representative. A
				researcher shall seek such consent only under circumstances that provide the
				prospective participant or the representative sufficient opportunity to
				consider whether or not to participate and that minimize the possibility of
				coercion or undue influence. The information that is given to the participant
				or the representative shall be in language understandable to the participant or
				the representative.
B. The
				committee may approve a consent procedure which omits or alters basic elements
				of informed consent or may waive the requirements to obtain informed consent,
				provided the committee finds and documents that:
1. The research involves no more than minimal
				risk to the participants;
2. The
				waiver or alteration will not adversely affect the rights and welfare of the
				participants;
3. The research could
				not practicably be carried out without the waiver or alteration of the informed
				consent; and
4. Whenever
				appropriate, the participants will be provided with additional pertinent
				information after participation.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 890 - HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH REGULATIONS › Section 22VAC40-890-60 - Human research review committee

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A. The department shall establish a
				department committee, consisting of seven members, appointed by the
				commissioner. The department committee is authorized (i) to determine if a
				proposed project is human subject research; and (ii) to review and approve any
				human research proposed, authorized, or conducted by the department, by any
				local agency, by any facility, or by any contractor.
B. All human research conducted or authorized
				by the department, local agency, facility, or contractor must be reviewed and
				approved by the department committee, except local agencies, facilities, or
				contractors collaborating with another organization on a research project may
				instead elect to utilize that organization's research review
				committee.
C. Members of the
				committee will be appointed to ensure the competent, complete, and professional
				review of human research. No member of the committee shall be directly involved
				in the proposed human research project or have administrative approval
				authority over the proposed research, except in connection with his
				responsibilities as a member of the committee. At least two members of the
				committee must be individuals whose primary concerns are in nonscientific or
				ethical areas (e.g., the clergy, lawyers).
D. The committee shall include at least two
				members who are not affiliated with and are not immediate family members of
				persons who are affiliated with the department.
E. No member of the committee shall
				participate in the committee's initial or continuing review of any project in
				which the member has a conflicting interest, except to provide information
				requested by the committee. The committee has responsibility for determining
				whether a member has a conflict of interest. If necessary, the committee size
				shall be maintained by the appointment of a substitute representative to review
				a project where a member has a conflicting interest.
F. A committee may, at its discretion, invite
				individuals with competence in special areas to assist in the review of complex
				issues which require expertise beyond or in addition to that available on the
				committee. These individuals may not vote with the committee.
G. A quorum of the committee shall consist of
				a majority of its members.
H. The
				committee shall establish procedures and rules of operations necessary to
				fulfill the requirements of this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-218 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 890 - HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH REGULATIONS › Section 22VAC40-890-70 - Review and approval process

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A.
				Prior to the initiation of a human research project, a description of the
				proposed human research project shall be submitted to the department committee
				for review and approval, except for projects which are exempt or those reviewed
				by another organization's committee. The description shall include a statement
				of the purpose of the proposed project and justification of it, the criteria
				for inclusion of a participant in the research project, a description of what
				will be done to the participants, and the proposed informed consent
				statement.
B. No human research
				shall be conducted or authorized by the department unless the department
				committee has reviewed and approved the proposed human research project giving
				consideration to:
1. The necessity and
				utility of the research;
2. The
				adequacy of the description of potential benefits and risks involved and the
				appropriateness of the research methodology;
3. Whether the research presents more than a
				minimal risk to the subject;
4.
				Whether the risks to the participants are outweighed by the potential benefits
				to them;
5. Whether the rights and
				welfare of the participants involved are adequately protected;
6. Whether the voluntary informed consent is
				obtained by methods (including the written consent form) that are adequate and
				appropriate considering the participants' educational level and language of
				greatest fluency;
7. Whether the
				people proposing to supervise or conduct the research are competent and
				qualified; and
8. Whether the
				criteria for selection of participants is equitable.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 890 - HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH REGULATIONS › Section 22VAC40-890-80 - Expedited review of human research participants

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A. The committee is authorized to conduct an
				expedited review of a human research project which involves no more than
				minimal risk to the participants if:
1. The
				research review committee affiliated with another state department, local
				agency, licensed facility or institution has reviewed and approved the project;
				or
2. The review involves only
				minor changes in previously approved research and the changes occur during the
				approved project period.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 890 - HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH REGULATIONS › Section 22VAC40-890-90 - Reporting

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A. The department's
				research review committee shall report by December 15 of each year to the
				commissioner on activities of the committee during the year. The report shall
				include:
1. A description of each human
				research project reviewed and whether approved or disapproved;
2. Any significant changes from research
				proposals as approved by the committee;
3. A list of committee members, their
				qualifications for service on the committee, and their affiliation with the
				department, local agency, or facility;
4. A copy of the minutes of each committee
				meeting; and
5. Results of the
				research after its conclusion.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 890 - HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH REGULATIONS › Section 22VAC40-890-100 - Committee records

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A. Documentation
				of all committee activities shall be prepared and maintained and shall include
				the following:
1. Copies of all research
				documents, including proposals reviewed, evaluations that may accompany the
				proposals, approved sample consent documents, progress reports submitted by
				researchers, reports of injuries to participants, and correspondence related to
				the research project;
2. Minutes of
				committee meetings which shall be in sufficient detail to show attendance;
				actions taken by the committee; the vote on these actions, including the number
				of members voting for, against, and abstaining; the basis for requiring changes
				in or disapproving research and a summary of the discussion of controversial
				issues and their resolution;
3.
				Records of continuing review activities;
4. A list of committee members; and
5. Written procedures for the
				committee.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 901 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Section 22VAC40-901-10 - Definitions

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The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall
				  have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise:
"Community action agency" means a local subdivision of the
				  Commonwealth, a combination of political subdivisions, a separate public
				  agency, or a private, nonprofit agency that has the authority under its
				  applicable charter or laws to receive funds to support community action
				  activities and other appropriate measures designed to identify and deal with
				  the causes of poverty in the Commonwealth, and that is designated as a
				  community action agency by federal law, federal regulations, or the
				  Governor.
"Community action statewide organization" means community
				  action programs, organized on a statewide basis, to enhance the capability of
				  community action agencies.
"Community organization" means a private nonprofit
				  organization, including faith-based organizations.
"Department" means the Virginia Department of Social
				  Services.
"Local share" means cash or in-kind goods and services
				  donated to community action agencies or community action statewide
				  organizations to carry out their responsibilities.
"Locality" means a county or city in the Commonwealth.
"Low-income person" means a person who is a member of a
				  household with a gross annual income equal to or less than 125% of the poverty
				  standard accepted by the federal agency designated to establish poverty
				  guidelines.
Statutory Authority: §§ 2.2-5402 and 63.2-217 of
					 the Code of Virginia;
					 42
					 USC §
												9909.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 901 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Section 22VAC40-901-20 - Allocation formula

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All increased state or federal funds shall be distributed to
				  local community action agencies based on the following formula: 75% based on
				  low-income population, 20% based on number of jurisdictions, and 5.0% based on
				  square mileage served. This formula shall be adjusted to ensure that no agency
				  receives less than 1.5% of any increase.
Statutory Authority
§§ 2.2-5402 and 63.2-217 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 901 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Section 22VAC40-901-30 - Matching contributions

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A community action agency or a community action statewide
				  organization must provide a local share from nonfederal sources equal to a
				  minimum of 20% of the grant award from the state.
Statutory Authority
§§ 2.2-5402 and 63.2-217 of the Code of
					 Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 901 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Section 22VAC40-901-40 - Preferences for provision of services in unserved localities

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The federal Community Services Block Grant Act ( 42 USC
				  § 9909 ) and the state Community Action Act (§ 2.2-5400 et seq., of
				  the Code of Virginia) provide for localities not currently being served by
				  community action agencies to be served through the expansion of existing
				  community action agencies or the designation of a new community action agency.
				  The following is the preference for providing services to an unserved
				  locality:
1. Expansion of the service
				area of an existing community action agency.
2. Designation of a community organization as
				a community action agency.
3.
				Designation of a local government or a combination of local governments as a
				community action agency.
Statutory Authority
§§ 2.2-5402 and 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia
					 and 42 USC § 9909.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 901 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Section 22VAC40-901-50 - Expansion of community action agency service area

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A. A locality that is not served by a
				designated community action agency may develop a request with an existing
				community action agency for the provision of services in that locality. The
				request will include:
1. A description of the
				way in which the locality will be represented on the board of the existing
				community action agency.
2. A
				resolution adopted by the locality requesting the designation of the existing
				community action agency as the community action agency for the locality. In
				adopting the resolution, the governing body must have allowed the opportunity
				for public comment.
3. A
				description of the existing community action agency's history of successfully
				providing a variety of services to low-income individuals. Examples would
				include operating four or more programs aimed at various segments of the
				low-income population and can include community and economic
				development.
4. Documentation that
				the low-income population in the proposed designated service area is large
				enough to justify funding a variety of programs.
5. Documentation that demonstrates the
				financial stability of the existing community action agency.
6. The detailed financial procedures that
				demonstrate how the existing community action agency meets generally accepted
				accounting principles (GAAP).
7.
				The existing community action agency plan for providing Community Services
				Block Grant funded services within the proposed service area. This plan must be
				developed with input from a variety of sources, including the low-income
				population of the proposed service area.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 901 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Section 22VAC40-901-60 - Designation of a community organization as a community action agency

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A. To be designated
				as a community action agency, a community organization's purpose shall include
				working for the reduction of poverty and the revitalization of low-income
				communities through the identification of local needs and the provision of a
				broad range of services to meet those needs. The organization must have the
				recommendation of the governing body of the localities to be served, must be
				financially viable, and must meet administrative standards, financial
				management standards, and other requirements established by federal and state
				laws and regulations. In order for the department to support the designation of
				a community organization to become a community action agency, the following
				conditions should exist:
1. The
				organization's governing board must meet, or be in the process of changing to
				meet, the requirements of federal and state law related to community action
				agency boards.
2. Each locality in
				the proposed service area must have approved a resolution recommending the
				designation of the organization as a community action agency. In adopting the
				resolution, the governing body must have allowed the opportunity for public
				comment.
3. The organization and
				its management should have a history of successfully providing a variety of
				services to low-income individuals. Examples would include operating four or
				more programs aimed at various segments of the low-income population.
4. The low-income population in the proposed
				designated service area should be large enough to justify funding a variety of
				programs.
5. The organization must
				be able to demonstrate financial stability.
6. The organization must have financial
				procedures in place to meet generally accepted accounting principles
				(GAAP).
7. The organization must
				have developed a plan for providing Community Services Block Grant funded
				services within the proposed service area. This plan must be developed with
				input from a variety of sources including the low-income population of the
				proposed service area.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 901 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Section 22VAC40-901-70 - Designation of a locality or group of localities as a community action agency

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If no existing community action agency or other community
				  organization is willing and able to provide services, a locality or group of
				  localities can request that the department recommend one or more localities for
				  designation as a community action agency. This request must include the
				  following documentation:
1. A
				description of the efforts made to obtain services through an existing
				community action agency or a community organization that could have been
				designated as a community action agency.
2. A resolution adopted by the locality or
				each of a group of localities requesting that it be designated as a community
				action agency. In adopting the resolution, the governing body or bodies must
				have allowed the opportunity for public comment.
3. A resolution adopted by the locality or
				each of a group of localities establishing a community action board that meets
				the requirements of federal and state law related to public community action
				agencies.
4. A plan for providing
				CSBG-funded services within the proposed service area. This plan must be
				developed with input from a variety of sources including the low-income
				population of the proposed service area.
The request submitted to the department will be evaluated per
				  22VAC40-901-80.
Statutory Authority: §§ 2.2-5402 and 63.2-217 of
					 the Code of Virginia;
					 42
					 USC §
												9909.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 901 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Section 22VAC40-901-80 - Evaluation of requests for designation as a new community action agency

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The department is responsible for evaluating and making
				  recommendations to the Governor on any request for the designation of a new
				  community action agency. This evaluation can include onsite monitoring and
				  requests for additional information and documentation. Upon completion of this
				  evaluation, the department will forward to the Secretary of Health and Human
				  Resources a recommendation on what action the Governor should take regarding
				  designation of the community organization or locality as a community action
				  agency. If the Governor designates the community organization or locality as a
				  community action agency, the department will issue a Community Services Block
				  Grant contract with the organization or localities that will be effective the
				  July 1 following the designation.
Statutory Authority
§§ 2.2-5402 and 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia
					 and 42 USC § 9909.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 901 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM › Section 22VAC40-901-90 - Funding for expanded or new community action agencies

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A. As a basis for determining funding for new
				or expanded community action agencies, the department will use the total number
				of low-income persons, localities, and square miles that are included in the
				service area of Virginia's network of existing, expanded, and new community
				action agencies. The number of low-income persons will be based on the most
				recent census data. An allocation of funds for new or expanded community action
				agencies will be developed based on the following formula:
1. 75% based on the number of low-income
				persons living in the service area compared to the total number of low-income
				persons in the network;
2. 20%
				based on the number of localities in the service area compared to the total
				number of localities in the network; and
3. 5.0% percent based on the number of square
				miles contained in the service area compared to the total square miles in the
				network.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 910 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING AND DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES RECORD › Section 22VAC40-910-20 - General provisions

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A. Except
				as otherwise provided in these regulations or consistent with other federal and
				state laws or regulations, no person shall disclose or use, or authorize,
				permit, or acquiesce to the use of any client information that is directly or
				indirectly derived from the client records of the department, agency, provider,
				or the State Board of Social Services. Exceptions to this provision are
				provided in
				22VAC40-910-80,
				22VAC40-910-90,
				and
				22VAC40-910-100.
B. Protecting confidential information. All
				client records, which could disclose the client's identity, are confidential
				and must be protected in accordance with federal and state laws and
				regulations. Such client information includes:
1. Name, address, and any types of
				identification numbers assigned to the client and all individuals for whom the
				client receives assistance on behalf of, including social security
				number;
2. Public assistance, child
				support enforcement services, or social services provided to the
				client;
3. Information received for
				verifying income and eligibility;
4. Evaluation of the client's confidential
				information;
5. Social and medical
				data about the client and all individuals for whom the client receives
				assistance on behalf of, including diagnoses and past histories of disease or
				disabilities;
6. Information
				received from third parties such as an employer; and
7. Information associated with processing and
				rendering appeals.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 910 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING AND DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES RECORD › Section 22VAC40-910-30 - Notification of release of confidential client information

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If one of the conditions in
				  22VAC40-910-20 D 1a is met and
				  consent is not obtained before the release of the client records, the
				  department, agency or provider must make reasonable efforts to provide written
				  notification to the client or legally responsible person within five business
				  days after disclosure.
Statutory Authority
§ 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 910 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING AND DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES RECORD › Section 22VAC40-910-40 - Consent process

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The consent for release of client information must contain
				  the following:
1. The name of the
				entity supplying the information and the name of the requesting
				party;
2. The consent must be
				signed and dated by the client or legally responsible person. The client or
				legally responsible person may add other information, which may include, but is
				not limited to, a statement specifying the date, event or condition upon which
				the consent expires.
Statutory Authority
§ 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 910 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING AND DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES RECORD › Section 22VAC40-910-50 - Release of client records for research purposes

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A. Prior to the initiation of research
				involving client records by any individual or institution that entered into an
				agreement with or is funded or licensed by the department or agency, a written
				plan outlining the proposed research must be submitted to the department or
				agency for review and approval. In the event client records are requested from
				multiple agencies or the department and an agency or agencies, the plan must be
				submitted to the department.
B. The
				plan must include:
1. The purpose of the
				proposed research;
2. A description
				of how client records will be used;
3. A provision that when the research is
				completed, client records will either be destroyed or returned to the
				department; and
4. A
				confidentiality agreement signed by the individual or institution's authorized
				representative, which includes that:
a. Client
				records will be used only for the purposes for which they are being
				provided;
b. Client records will
				not be released to any persons not connected with the research;
c. Security safeguards will be in place to
				protect against loss and unauthorized access, use, modification or disclosure
				of client records;
d. Authorized
				persons involved in the research are required to maintain confidentiality of
				all client records connected with the research;
e. Identifying information from client
				records must not be discussed with or released to anyone except authorized
				persons involved in the research;
f. Final product(s) of the research will not
				reveal any information that may serve to identify any person about whom
				information has been obtained through the department, agency or provider
				without written consent of such person and the department, agency or
				provider;
g. Authorized person(s)
				involved in the research who fail to comply with the terms of this
				confidentiality agreement will be immediately terminated from the
				research;
h. This confidentiality
				agreement must survive and continue after completion of the research. The
				individual or institution continues to be responsible for any breach;
				and
i. Disclosure of client records
				in violation of §§ 63.2-102 and 63.2-104 of the Code of Virginia is a
				Class 1 misdemeanor.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 910 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING AND DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES RECORD › Section 22VAC40-910-60 - Client's right of access to client information

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Any client has the right to obtain their client record upon
				  written or verbal request. The client must be permitted to review or obtain a
				  copy of his client record with the following exceptions:
1. Information that the department, agency or
				provider is required to keep confidential pursuant to federal and state laws or
				regulations.
2. Information that
				the department, agency or provider may withhold from the client pursuant to the
				Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of
				Virginia).
3. Information that
				would breach another individual's right to confidentiality. When the material
				requested includes confidential client information about individuals other than
				the client, the parts of the client record relating to other individuals will
				be redacted.
Statutory Authority
§ 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 910 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING AND DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES RECORD › Section 22VAC40-910-70 - Publicizing safeguarding requirements

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The department, agency or provider shall inform clients in
				  writing that client information shall be confidential pursuant to federal and
				  state laws.
Statutory Authority
§ 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 910 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING AND DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES RECORD › Section 22VAC40-910-80 - Confidential client information pertaining to public assistance

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A. Confidentiality
				of client information of public assistance programs is assured by §§
				63.2-102 and 63.2-805G of the Code of Virginia.
B. Information may be released only for a
				purpose directly connected with the administration of a public assistance
				program, except as herein provided or pursuant to §§ 63.2-102 and
				63.2-805G of the Code of Virginia.
C. Purposes directly related to the
				administration of a public assistance program include but are not limited to:
1. Establishing eligibility;
2. Determining the amount of public
				assistance;
3. Providing services
				for public assistance clients; and
4. Conducting or assisting in an
				investigation or prosecution of a civil or criminal proceeding related to the
				administration of the public assistance program.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 910 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING AND DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES RECORD › Section 22VAC40-910-90 - Confidential client information pertaining to child support enforcement

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A. Confidentiality
				of child support enforcement client information is assured by §§
									63.2-102
				and
				63.2-103
				of the Code of Virginia.
B.
				Information may be released only for a purpose directly connected with the
				administration of the child support enforcement program, except as provided in
				this chapter or pursuant to §§
									63.2-102,
				63.2-103,
				63.2-1906
				and
				63.2-1940
				of the Code of Virginia.
C.
				Purposes directly related to the administration of the child support
				enforcement program include:
1. Determining
				the amount of child support;
2.
				Providing child support enforcement services; and
3. Conducting or assisting in an
				investigation or prosecution of a civil or criminal proceeding related to the
				administration of the child support enforcement program.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 910 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MAINTAINING AND DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES RECORD › Section 22VAC40-910-110 - Other confidentiality regulatory provisions

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This regulation does not supersede existing regulations
				  pertaining to the confidentiality of client records and should be read in
				  conjunction with all public assistance, child support enforcement, and social
				  services confidentiality regulations under Title 22 of the Virginia
				  Administrative Code.
Statutory Authority
§ 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 920 - APPEALS OF FINANCIAL SANCTIONS FOR LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Section 22VAC40-920-10 - Definitions

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The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall
				  have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise:
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department, his
				  designee, or his authorized representative.
"Disallowed costs" means those charges to a program that the
				  department determines to be unallowable, in accordance with applicable state
				  and federal statutes, regulations, or policy.
"Department" means the Virginia Department of Social
				  Services.
"Local department" means the local department of social
				  services of any county or city in the Commonwealth.
"Notification of a recovery" means any report, letter, email,
				  or other type of communication describing the noncompliance action or
				  recovery.
"Recovery" means the repayment by the local department of a
				  disallowed cost in a manner prescribed by the department, in accordance with
				  applicable state and federal statutes, regulations, or policy.
Statutory Authority: § 63.1-217 of the Code of
					 Virginia;
					 2 CFR
					 200.341.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 920 - APPEALS OF FINANCIAL SANCTIONS FOR LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Section 22VAC40-920-20 - Objections to notifications of recovery

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A local department that wants to appeal a notification of
				  recovery shall:
1. Within 21 calendar
				days of issuance of a notification of a recovery, provide written notice to the
				commissioner of its objection to the recovery; and
2. Within 21 calendar days of filing its
				notice of objection with the commissioner, submit all relevant additional
				information, documentation, or other pertinent data to the commissioner
				supporting its appeal of the recovery or the disallowed costs.
Statutory Authority: § 63.1-217 of the Code of
					 Virginia;
					 2 CFR
					 200.341.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 920 - APPEALS OF FINANCIAL SANCTIONS FOR LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Section 22VAC40-920-30 - Dismissal; burden of proof

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A. If
				the local department fails to appeal the recovery within the timeframe
				specified in 22VAC40-920-20, the right to appeal is lost.
B. The local department has the burden of
				proof to provide additional information that would reduce or remove the
				recovery.
C. If the local
				department fails to timely file a notice of appeal or fails to timely provide
				additional information for appealing the recovery, the requirements of the
				recovery shall become effective 30 calendar days from the date of issuance of
				the notification of a recovery.
Statutory Authority: § 63.1-217 of the Code of
					 Virginia;
					 2 CFR
					 200.341.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 920 - APPEALS OF FINANCIAL SANCTIONS FOR LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES › Section 22VAC40-920-40 - Final decision by the commissioner

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A. If the local department timely files a
				notice of appeal, the commissioner shall provide an opportunity for a hearing
				at a time, date, location, and in a manner to be determined by the
				commissioner. A written notice of the hearing shall be given to the local
				department at least five calendar days before the hearing.
1. The local department is entitled to be
				represented by counsel at all hearings and meetings related to
				appeals.
2. The local department
				will forfeit its right to further its appeal if it fails to show for the
				hearing, unless the commissioner approves the local department's request to
				reschedule the hearing.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-10

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-25

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-30

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-35

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-40

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-50

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-60

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-70

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-80

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-90

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-95

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-100

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-110

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-120

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-130

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-140

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-150

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-160

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-170

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-180

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-190

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-200

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-210

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-220

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-230

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-240

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-250

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES › Agency 42 - BOARDS OF EDUCATION; JUVENILE JUSTICE; MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES; AND SOCIAL SERVICES › Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR INTERDEPARTMENTAL REGULATION OF CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES [REPEALED] › Section 22VAC42-10-260

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