Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
State Response When A Local Department of Social Services Fails To Provide Services [22 VAC 40 ‑ 677]    (Under Development)
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The proposed new regulation will provide the Department of Social Services Commissioner with regulatory authority to direct and oversee the provision of public assistance and social services in a local department of social services, in the event the local department fails, refuses or is unable to provide such services as prescribed in Subtitles II and III of the Section 63.2 of the Code of Virginia.
State Authority The legal basis for this action is § 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia that requires the Board to adopt such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of Title 63.2. In addition, §§ 63.2-203 , 63.2-333 , 63.2-403 (A)(4 ) and 63.2-408 provide le
Federal Authority n/a
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation In the event a locality fails, refuses or is unable to provide these core services, the safety and well-being of those in need are jeopardized. The goal of this action is to provide the Commissioner with regulatory authority to provide immediate direction and oversight to the local department, with appropriate State Board of Social Services (Board) proceedings.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Angela Morse  / Director, Regional Operations & Local Support
Address: 801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: angela.morse@dss.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)396-0310    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Establish Regulation for State Oversight of Local Departments of Social Services Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/19/2021.