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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 01.04.01.09" title_num="01" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="01" heading="Requirements for Program Documentation and Records.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Fiscal Recording. The program shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence of all expenditures and income;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Maintain records according to generally acceptable standards of accounting; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Present upon receipt of reasonable notice all books, records, documents, and other evidence for inspection, review, or audit by State auditors or others authorized to monitor the performance of the program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Case Record. For each:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Applicant for service, the program shall collect and retain basic identifying and demographic data concerning the applicant, and the nature of the request for service;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Recipient of service, the program shall collect and retain data concerning the services rendered, including the service plan, and disposition of the case.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The program is responsible for compilation and transmittal of statistical data as required by the Office.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The program shall retain all records for a period of 3 years following the completion of services.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>