(b)

1. (1) In its second role, the state lead agency is responsible for performance-based reporting of Community Services Block Grant funds.
2. (2) This entails the collection of data from each agency, then compiling the data and submitting reports to the federal agency that is responsible for the funds.
3. (3) In the case of Community Services Block Grant funds, the performance-based element is referred to as Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA).

(c)

1. (1) A third role or responsibility that the state lead agency has is that of providing training and technical assistance to the eligible entities':

   1. (A) Executive directors;
   2. (B) Board members; and
   3. (C) Staff.

2. (2) Training and technical assistance covers a wide range of subjects including, but not limited to:

   1. (A) Workshops on succession planning;
   2. (B) ROMA;
   3. (C) Case management;
   4. (D) Financial management;
   5. (E) Community Services Block Grant organizational standards;
   6. (F) Reporting;
   7. (G) Office of Management and Budget guidance;
   8. (H) Monitoring; and
   9. (I) Board governance.

3. (3)

   1. (A) Technical assistance is provided both as a response to requests and because of monitoring reviews that indicate weaknesses.
   2. (B) The state lead agency strongly encourages all the eligible entities to request technical assistance if they encounter issues or situations in which they feel guidance is needed.

(d)

1. (1)

   1. (A) The fourth role of the state lead agency is determining if funds are used in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, or policies.
   2. (B) The determination is made through monitoring reviews as well as audit reports.

2. (2)

   1. (A) In those instances where it is determined that the use of funds was not in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, or policies, then corrective action must be determined.
   2. (B) If the determination includes disallowed costs that must be repaid, then the subgrantee will be required to reimburse those funds to the state.

(e)

1. (1) The state lead agency's fifth role with respect to eligible entities is that of partner.

2. (2)

   1. (A) The office works in partnership with not only the entities, but also with:

(i) Other funding sources;

1. (ii) State agencies; and

   1. (iii) The Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association.
   2. (B) The partnerships serve to provide the widest range possible of services to the low income in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
   3. (C) The state lead agency will work directly with each eligible entity and its board pertaining to contractual matters or the affairs of that entity.