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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 01.04.02.08" title_num="01" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="02" heading="Requirements for Local Program Documentation and Records.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Fiscal Recording. The local 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 accepted standards of accounting;</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 local program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Case Record.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For each applicant for service, the local 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>For each recipient of service, the local 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 local program is responsible for compilation and transmittal of statistical data as required by the Office.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>All records shall be retained for a period of 3 years following completion of services.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>