200 Program Authorization

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Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
LIHEAP Policy Manual

Policy Title:

Program Authorization

Chapter:

200

Effective Date:

October 2020

Policy Number:

200

Previous Policy Number(s):

Overview and Requirements

The Governor of the State of Georgia has designated the Department of Human Services (DHS) as the administering agency of LIHEAP funds. Within DHS, the Division of Family and Children Services, The Office of Family Independence, administers the Energy Assistance Program via contract through Community Action Agencies (CAA) administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

DHS/DFCS Program Managers are assigned to each of the nineteen (19) Community Action Agencies to fulfill State responsibilities.

DHS must comply with federal statutes and regulations in administering the LIHEAP funds via Community Action Agencies (CAA).

The CAA must comply with all policies and procedures found in the LIHEAP manual and DHS contract and the OMB Super Circular.

Basic Considerations

Program Administration includes the following components:

  • Contracts

  • Outreach

  • Program Integrity/Security

  • Home Energy Suppliers

  • Benefit Reconciliation

  • Weatherization/Conservation Coordination

  • Training

  • Program Reporting

  • Program Monitoring

Detailed explanation of each component is outlined respectively in the following sections.