Oregon Statutes - Chapter 409 - Department of Human Services - Section 409.420 - Other duties of director.

In addition to the Director of Human Services’ other responsibilities, the director shall place special emphasis on all of the following:

(1) Establishing standards for both public and private alcohol and drug abuse prevention, intervention and treatment programs. It is the policy of the Legislative Assembly that all programs providing alcohol and drug abuse related prevention, intervention and treatment services in this state, with public funds, meet the standards established under this subsection.

(2) Providing training for state employees dealing directly with appropriate client groups to insure better recognition and understanding of alcohol and drug abuse problems. Training is also to be directed at increasing knowledge of appropriate and available resources for assisting clients with alcohol and drug abuse problems.

(3) Conducting continuing long-term evaluation of clients and other recipients of services from all Department of Human Services funded programs, for periods of up to 24 months following completion of service, to assess service effectiveness and enable appropriate corrective actions.

(4) Ensuring financial audits and program reviews of alcohol and drug abuse related programs and services that receive funds, including beer and wine tax revenues distributed under ORS 430.380 and 471.810, from any state agency. [Formerly 184.759; 2003 c.14 §173]

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