La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § VII-223

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

Section VII-223 - Denial or Revocation of Vendorship

A. Initial approval or renewal of vendorship can be denied or revoked for the following reasons, but is not limited to:

1. failure to meet any of the standards;

2. failure to provide required documents for the biannual renewal process or formal request for documents by LRS;

3. cruelty or indifference to the welfare of consumers, and validated instance of abuse;

4. failure of the provider to hire or maintain qualified staff;

5. any act of fraud such as falsifying or altering documents;

6. unresolved findings from previous audits.

B. If a Community Rehabilitation Program vendorship is denied or revoked, the CRP has the right to appeal this decision. Appeals procedures are as follows.

1. Louisiana Rehabilitation Services will notify the Community Rehabilitation Program of the reason(s) for denial or revocation and its right to appeal in writing to be sent by certified mail.

2. The CRP may appeal the decision by submitting a written request to the LRS Director. The appeal shall clearly identify all issues in dispute; contain a full statement of the CRP's position with respect to each issue, pertinent facts and reasons to support the CRP's position, and specify the actions requested. This written request must be post marked within 30 days of the CRP's receipt of the LRS' notification of denial or revocation.

3. The LRS Director shall make a decision on the appeal and notify the CRP in writing within 30 days of the date the appeal was received.

La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § VII-223

Promulgated by Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Rehabilitation Services, LR 38:148 (January 2012), Amended LR 48307 (2/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 49:664.4 and R.S. 36:477.