Mont. Admin. r. 37.41.122

Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024

Rule 37.41.122 - WITHHOLDING OF AREA AGENCY FUNDS

(1) The department may withhold payment to an area agency if it finds the area agency has failed to:

(a) substantially comply with federal or state law;

(b) submit required reports with the department; or

(c) follow policy or procedures in a manner that results in decreased services.

(2) Prior to making a final determination to withhold funds, the department will provide the agency with:

(a) written notice of the action to withhold funds;

(b) documentation of the need for such action; and

(c) the opportunity for a public hearing on the action.

Mont. Admin. r. 37.41.122

NEW, 1980 MAR p. 1100, Eff. 3/28/80; READOPT, 1983 MAR p. 740, Eff. 7/1/83; TRANS, from Dept. of SRS, 1987 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 7/1/87; TRANS, from DFS, 1998 MAR p. 2279; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1884, Eff. 7/27/2024

AUTH: 52-3-406, MCA; IMP: 52-3-402, 52-3-404, MCA