Mo. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 15-4.220
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, October 15, 2024
Section 19 CSR 15-4.220 - Area Agency on Aging Technical Assistance, Monitoring, and Evaluation ResponsibilitiesPURPOSE: This amendment updates terminology and statutory authority.
PURPOSE: This rule requires the area agency on aging to provide technical assistance to service providers and other organizations and to monitor and assess service provider performance.
(1) The area agency on aging shall provide technical assistance to service providers, organizations where joint program agreements are in effect, and upon request, to groups and public and private organizations that are interested in developing or expanding programs for older adults.(2) The area agency on aging shall develop and implement an ongoing process for monitoring service providers that includes requiring periodic written financial and program reports.(3) At least annually, the area agency on aging shall conduct a full on-site evaluation of each service provider to monitor compliance with fiscal and program standards and to provide technical assistance, if needed. The division shall have the right to require an area agency on aging to conduct more frequent on-site monitoring if there is evidence of inadequate quality or quantity of service being delivered by a service provider.(4) The area agency on aging shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that describe how it meets its technical assistance, monitoring, and evaluation responsibilities. AUTHORITY: section 660.050, RSMo 1986.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 15-6.130 and 13 CSR 15-4.220. Original rule filed Jan. 6, 1986, effective April 30, 1986. Moved to 19 CSR 15-4.220, effective Aug. 28, 2001. Amended by Missouri Register July 15, 2022/Volume 47, Number 14, effective 8/31/2022*Original authority: 660.050, RSMo 1984, amended 1988.