617.44—Findings required.
(a) Findings by liable State.
Before final payment of a relocation allowance may be approved, the following findings shall be made by the liable State:
(1)
The individual meets the eligibility requirements for a relocation allowance specified in § 617.42(a) (1) to (6) and § 617.42(b).
(2)
The application for a relocation allowance was submitted by the individual within the time limits specified in § 617.41(c) ;
(3)
The individual began and completed the relocation within the limitations specified in § 617.42(a)(7) and § 617.43; and
(4)
The liable State has verified (directly or through the agent State) with the employer, and finds, that the individual has obtained suitable employment affording a reasonable expectation of employment of long-term duration, or a bona fide offer of such suitable employment, in the area of intended relocation, in accordance with § 617.42(a)(6).
(b) Agent State.
(1)
When an individual relocates in a State other than the liable State, the State agency of the State in which the individual relocates shall serve as the agent State and be responsible for:
(i)
Assisting the individual in relocating to the State, and in filing an application for a relocation allowance with the liable State, and
(ii)
Assisting the liable State by furnishing to it any information required for the liable State's determination on the claim.
(2)
The agent State shall cooperate with the liable State in carrying out its activities and functions with regard to such applications. When requested by the liable State, the agent State shall verify with the employer and report to the liable State whether the individual has obtained suitable employment affording a reasonable expectation of employment of long-term duration, or a bona fide offer of such suitable employment.