The Department of Housing and Community Development shall be the state agency responsible for both of the following:
- (a) The administration of the state’s allocation of HOME funds in accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, federal regulations, and this chapter.
- (b) The provision of technical assistance and coordination of the HOME activities as may be requested by local governments or community housing development organizations receiving allocations of HOME funds.