Section 20.11. Administrative functions and responsibilities of the Department

(a) The Department will administer the Program under contract with area agencies on aging.

(b) In the administration of the Program, the Department’s functions and responsibilities include the following:

(1) The review and approval of annual Program plans submitted by area agencies on aging under § 20.12 (relating to administrative functions and responsibilities of area agencies on aging).

(2) The allocation to area agencies on aging of funds appropriated for the provision of services and benefits under this chapter.

(3) The establishment and maintenance of minimum standards for the operation of the Program and the provision of services and benefits under this chapter.

(4) The development and maintenance of fiscal and service data collection forms and procedures for collecting information on families served and services and benefits provided.

(5) The monitoring of local Programs for compliance with this chapter and approved area agency on aging Program plans.