Rule 18-17-9.12 - Penalties for Provider Due to Non-Compliance with PolicyA provider shall receive the following penalties when non-compliance with any written CCPP program policy is violated. This Rule applies to only those policy violations that do not result in an improper payment. Examples of non-compliance include but are not limited to:
1. Provider closure outside of allowable days2. Not maintaining sign in/out sheets on site for a period of 3 (three) years3. Not meeting training requirements by provided deadlines when policy violations occur, the following penalties will be enacted: A. When the policy violation impacts the health and safety of children and/or staff: a. First Identified Instance: Suspension of new certificates for a period of 6 (six) months from the date of identification of violation.b. Second Identified Instance: Suspension from CCPP for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of identification of violation.c. Third Identified Instance: Permanent termination from participation in the CCPP.B. All other policy violations not resulting in an improper payment: a. First Identified Instance: Provider receives a written warning and mandatory technical assistance related to the violation.b. Second Identified Instance: Provider must pay a $1,000 fine and participate in mandatory technical assistance related to the violation.c. Third Identified Instance: Permanent termination from participation in the CCPP.18 Miss. Code. R. 17-9.12
45 CFR 98.11; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-27; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 nitial: May 2023Penalties for violations occur over the provider's lifetime within the CCPP. Penalties are counted as a single instance. Multiple penalties may be accrued within the same investigation.