The activity consists of analyzing the application and the documents submitted, a visit to the applicant's home within a maximum of 15 days from the submission of the VMG file, in order to conduct the social investigation, to verify the accuracy of the data mentioned in the application. Following the social investigation, the Social Assistance Department prepares the report for granting social aid for issuing the decision and granting the rights provided by law to the beneficiaries.

The reports and decisions for granting, suspending, resuming, and terminating social aid are within the competence of the Social Assistance Department. Payment is made by the County Agency for Payments and Social Inspection following the monthly transmission of documents by the Social Assistance Department. The activities regarding the preparation of documents for granting, suspending, resuming, and terminating social aid are within the competence of the Social Assistance Department under the Local Council's authority. The Social Assistance Department has the role and responsibility to ensure the conduct of this activity in accordance with the legal provisions.

The staff of the department within the social assistance verifies the data and documents presented by the beneficiary and synthesizes the information in the social investigation.

5.2 Documents used

• List of documents required for preparing the file for granting social aid
• Application and statement on own responsibility for granting social aid
• Social investigation
• Report
• Decision for granting/termination/suspension/resumption
• Calculation form
• Centralized payment situation concerning the granting of social aid
• Work plan
• Monthly situation regarding persons benefiting from social aid and activities carried out according to the work plan
• Register for granting/termination/suspension/resumption
• Address to the County Agency for Payments and Social Inspection
• Notification