[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR98.11]

[Page 540]
 
                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
                           AND HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 98--CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart B--General Application Procedures
 
Sec. 98.11  Administration under contracts and agreements.

    (a) The Lead Agency has broad authority to administer the program 
through other governmental or non-governmental agencies. In addition, 
the Lead Agency can use other public or private local agencies to 
implement the program; however:
    (1) The Lead Agency shall retain overall responsibility for the 
administration of the program, as defined in paragraph (b) of this 
section;
    (2) The Lead Agency shall serve as the single point of contact for 
issues involving the administration of the grantee's CCDF program; and
    (3) Administrative and implementation responsibilities undertaken by 
agencies other than the Lead Agency shall be governed by written 
agreements that specify the mutual roles and responsibilities of the 
Lead Agency and the other agencies in meeting the requirements of this 
part.
    (b) In retaining overall responsibility for the administration of 
the program, the Lead Agency shall:
    (1) Determine the basic usage and priorities for the expenditure of 
CCDF funds;
    (2) Promulgate all rules and regulations governing overall 
administration of the Plan;
    (3) Submit all reports required by the Secretary;
    (4) Ensure that the program complies with the approved Plan and all 
Federal requirements;
    (5) Oversee the expenditure of funds by subgrantees and contractors;
    (6) Monitor programs and services;
    (7) Fulfill the responsibilities of any subgrantee in any: 
disallowance under subpart G; complaint or compliance action under 
subpart J; or hearing or appeal action under part 99 of this chapter; 
and
    (8) Ensure that all State and local or non-governmental agencies 
through which the State administers the program, including agencies and 
contractors that determine individual eligibility, operate according to 
the rules established for the program.