North Dakota Century Code Title 50. Public Welfare § 50-06.2-03. Powers and duties of the state agency

a. To act as the official agency of the state in the administration of the human services for individuals and families in conformity with state and federal requirements.

b. To prepare, at least biennially, a comprehensive human services plan which must:

c. To make available, through human service zone or state-operated behavioral health clinics, any or all of the services set out in the comprehensive human services plan on behalf of those individuals and families determined to be eligible for those services under criteria established by the state agency.

d. To supervise and direct the comprehensive human services administered by human service zone and state-operated behavioral health clinics through standard-setting, technical assistance, approval of human service zone and regional plans, preparation of the comprehensive human services plan, evaluation of comprehensive human services, and distribution of public money for services.

e. Within the limits of legislative appropriations and at rates determined payable by the state agency, to pay qualified service providers, which meet standards for services and operations, for the provision of the following services as defined in the comprehensive human services plan which are provided to individuals who, on the basis of functional assessments, income, and resources, are determined eligible for the services in accordance with rules adopted by the state agency:

f. To take actions, give directions, and adopt rules as necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.