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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 01.04.03.08" title_num="01" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="03" 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 acceptable standards of accounting;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Present 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, upon reasonable notice.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Case Record. For each:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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>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>Records shall be retained for a period of 3 years following completion of services.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>