Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-11-.07

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 300-4-11-.07 - Review Procedures

(1) The institutional review will enable the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to express a opinion of the administrative controls and the compliance aspects of the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program at the approved institution.

(2) The primary objectives of the institutional review are;

(a) to determine whether the institution's reports present information accurately and in conformity with the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program Regulations, and whether all reports are prepared on a consistent basis for one period to the next;

(b) to determine whether the institution has implemented, and is utilizing, reasonable procedures and internal controls for effectively discharging management responsibilities, and for adequately protecting the State's interest; and

(c) to provide constructive recommendations to the institution.

(3) The institution shall make all reports and information relative to the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program available to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education

(4) A written report shall be provided by the reviewer to the institution and shall include;

(a) any findings of inaccuracies in institutional reports;

(b) any inconsistencies in institutional reports;

(c) conclusions regarding the adequacy of administrative controls;

(d) any areas of noncompliance; and

(e) recommendations for improvement.

(5) If the approved institution does not concur with all items in the written review report, a written appeal shall be submitted to the Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.

(6) When an institutional review reveals sufficient problem pertaining to the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program at an institution, the Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education may:

(i) impose a temporary suspension of scholarship payments to the approved institution;

(ii) suspend the institution form participation in the Program for an indefinite period of time; or

(iii) demand payment of any All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program funds to a student or repayment of funds to the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program to a Student or repayment of funds to the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program to remedy a violation of applicable laws, regulations, or agreements.

(7) A suspended institution may request a hearing by the Commission. The institution shall be notified in writing of the time and place of such Commission hearing.

(8) After such hearing, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education shall determine (at an official meeting of the Commission) whether to:

(i) continue the suspension, pending the receipt of any additional information the commission may require;

(ii) continue the Executive Director's suspension subject to limitations or exceptions;

(iii) revoke or lift the suspension and restore the institution to full participation as authorized under the Regulations;

(iv) terminate the institutions eligibility for an indefinite period of time;

(v) demand payment of any All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program scholarship funds to a students or repayment of funds to the All Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program to remedy a violation of applicable laws, regulations, or agreements; or

Take any other appropriate action the Commission deems necessary, including referral of the Attorney General of the State of Alabama for appropriate legal action.

Author: William H. Wall

Ala. Admin. Code r. 300-4-11-.07

New Rule: Filed November 7, 1997; effective December 12, 1997.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-5-14.