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Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The department shall:
(1) administer public assistance programs assigned by the Legislature and the governor;
(2) determine eligibility for public assistance programs in accordance with the requirements of this chapter;
(3) cooperate with the federal government in the administration of public assistance programs;
(4) administer state employment services;
(5) provide for the compilation of necessary or desirable information, statistics, and reports;
(6) perform other duties and functions required by law;
(7) monitor the application of eligibility policy;
(8) develop personnel training programs for effective and efficient operation of the programs administered by the department;
(9) provide refugee resettlement services in accordance with Section 35A-3-701;
(10) provide child care assistance for children in accordance with Part 2, Office of Child Care; and
(11) provide services that enable an applicant or recipient to qualify for affordable housing in cooperation with:
(a) the Utah Housing Corporation;
(b) the Housing and Community Development Division; and
(c) local housing authorities.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 35A. Utah Workforce Services Code § 35A-3-103. Department responsibilities - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-35a-utah-workforce-services-code/ut-code-sect-35a-3-103/
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