Vote — approved

Steve Gallardo	abstain
Jack Sellers	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain
Clint Hickman	yes
Gallardo County Administration	yes
Steve Chucri	yes

42.DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIESApprove three (3) non-financial Data Sharing Agreements (DSA) between Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) and Maricopa County, administered by its Human Services Department. The Human Services Department (HSD) Divisions must access DES’ Arizona Technological Eligibility Computer System (“AZTECS”) database to determine client eligibility for HSD’s administered programs

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42. DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Approve three (3) non-financial Data Sharing Agreements (DSA) between Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) and Maricopa County, administered by its Human Services Department. The Human Services Department (HSD) Divisions must access DES’ Arizona Technological Eligibility Computer System (“AZTECS”) database to determine client eligibility for HSD’s administered programs. DES requires a separate DSA for each division/program that must access DES’ database as funding and program services have different requirements. Each DSA is valid for 5 years from date of last approved signature unless something occurs to necessitate a new DSA be completed. Request approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the following J-119 Single Division Data-Sharing Agreements: • 1775041 for Community Services Division • 1775044 for Housing and Community Development Division • 1775043 for Workforce Development Division HSD’s programs must conduct verification of eligibility before assistance can be provided by HSD program. HSD utilizes the results to determine if low-income individuals/families are eligible for programs administered by HSD. HSD conducts research in areas such as: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Families (TANF), income of household members, Employment, Unemployment Compensation, Wages, Child Support or other State sponsored benefits, and U.S. Citizenship/lawful presence. Access to the DES database systems is critical to meeting contract performance. Supervisory District: All (C-22-19-031-3-00)

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