La. Admin. Code tit. 4 § VII-1721

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-1721 - Contract Requirements

A. Basic Considerations. These standards emphasize legal and contractual issues which the program is required to meet and are identified in the contract. These standards are not inclusive of all the requirements under the contract. It should be noted that the contract contains an over-arching provision which specifies that compliance with the OWS quality assurance standards is required.

B. Standards

1. The program is legally authorized to contract.

2. The program provides services required in the contract. These services include but are not limited to emergency shelter or referrals, 24-hour hot line; crisis, advocacy, support and group counseling; and support services.

3. The program services comply with the OWS program philosophy.

4. The program does not accept reimbursement from clients unless their grant specifically authorizes them to do so.

5. The program submits accurate and timely reports and budget revisions in the required manner.

6. The program retains books, records or other documents relevant to their contract for five years after final payment.

7. The program obtains an annual audit within six months of ending of fiscal year and submits same to OWS.

8. The program agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as applicable: Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972, Federal Executive Order 11246, the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Act of 1972; and the contractor agrees to abide by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

9. The program acknowledges OWS as a funding agent on its program stationery, written material and when providing information about the program.

10. The program informs applicants or recipients of service of their right to a fair hearing in the event of denial, reduction, or termination of a service or the program's failure to act upon a request for service within a reasonable period of time.

11. The program restricts the use or disclosure of information concerning services, applicants or recipients obtained in connection with the performance of the contract to purposes which provide a benefit to survivors. The survivor is informed of any request for information and signs a voluntary consent before the information is made available.

12. The program does not use funds as direct payment to survivors or dependents.

13. The program imposes no income eligibility standards on individuals receiving assistance.

14. The program has procedures in place to insure confidentiality of records.

La. Admin. Code tit. 4, § VII-1721

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Office of Women's Services, LR 27:529 (April 2001).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2122B and R.S. 46:2127B1.