S.C. Code Ann. § 44-122-50 – Duties and responsibilities of Department of Social Services, county governments, contractors, and the Department of Health and Environmental Control | Midpage
§ 44-122-50
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-122-50
Duties and responsibilities of Department of Social Services, county governments, contractors, and the Department of Health and Environmental Control
(1) monitor the statewide administration of the fund;
(2) evaluate the success of the initiatives funded under this chapter, as required by Section 44-122-60;
(3) analyze all available information and report to the Governor and the General Assembly on the effectiveness of the fund in measurably reducing the rate of adolescent pregnancy in the State. These reports must be made annually, with the first report due three years after the first distribution of funds pursuant to Section 44-122-30(A); and
(4) provide to each county government specific criteria required by this chapter.
(B) County governments shall:
(1) oversee and administer funds distributed to the county pursuant to Section 44-122-30(A);
(2) choose from among the applicants that meet the minimum standards;
(3) develop additional criteria, as necessary, to meet specific local needs; and
(4) monitor contractors' progress in meeting stated goals, objectives, and timeliness.
(C) Contractors shall:
(1) comply with reporting, contracting, and evaluation requirements of the county government and the department;
(2) define and maintain cooperative ties with other community institutions;
(3) coordinate and collaborate with other community entities that have an interest in positive youth development and adolescent risk behavior reduction;
(4) obtain approval from the county government before making changes in program goals, objectives, and target populations; and
(5) before the beginning of each fiscal year, submit to the county government for approval a budget of planned expenditures, and at the end of each fiscal year, render an accounting of expenditures to the county government.
(D) The Department of Health and Environmental Control shall:
(1) provide technical assistance and training to county governments and contractors, as needed, related to adolescent pregnancy prevention issues; and
(2) if a community health assessment has been conducted in a county, share information with county governments, contractors, and program applicants about the nature of the problem, available resources, and potential barriers to the development of teen pregnancy prevention projects and activities.