The department shall serve as the lead agency for the administration of this chapter. The department’s responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:
(a) Development of criteria for the selection of pilot project sites.
(b) Selection of the pilot project sites to participate in the pilot program.
(c) Providing, or arranging for, technical assistance to participating sites.
(d) Development of specific performance outcome measures by which the program can be evaluated.
(e) Development of standards for complying with reporting requirements specified in state law for the programs integrated within the pilot program implemented pursuant to this article. The standards developed pursuant to this subdivision shall apply in lieu of any existing reporting obligations for the programs. The existing individual reporting requirements for programs integrated within the pilot program shall be deemed to have been met through the reports required by this section. Existing requirements for reports to the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shall not be eliminated.
(f) Seeking all federal waivers necessary for full implementation of the pilot program.
(g) Setting a payment rate consistent with Section 14139.5.
(h) Approval or disapproval of administrative action plans.