Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 148-4-7 - Financing and Service Charges7.1. Financing of SASP. The SASP will assess and collect service charges from participating donees to cover direct and reasonable indirect cost of SASP activities. The methodology of computing service charges can be found in Appendix B of the State Plan of Operations.7.2. Service Charges. All charges and fees collected shall be deposited in the state treasury's revolving account for the SASP. These funds shall not become a part of the general revenue fund. All service charges will be fair and equitable and reasonable with respect to the value and condition of the property donated. In cases where the SASP services are minimal or are limited to document processing, the service charge will not exceed ten percent (10%) of acquisition cost of the property. Service charge funds are deposited in a state account separate from the state surplus property.7.3. Distribution to nonprofits for homeless assistance. Property made available to non-profit providers of assistance to homeless individuals shall be distributed at nominal cost for care and handling of property.7.4. Accumulation of Funds. Funds accumulated from service charges or other sources are to be used for the operation of the SASP and for the benefit of participating donees. These funds are used for administrative costs to operate the SASP.7.5. State Law Affirmation. West Virginia state law allows for service charges to be deposited.7.6. Authority for Facilities Improvement. West Virginia Code § 5A-3-45 provides the SASP the authority to acquire or improve SASP facilities. In the event a determination is made by state officials to liquidate the SASP, a liquidation plan will be prepared in accordance with 41 CFR 102-37.7.7. Working Capitol Reserve. The SASP will be financed primarily through collection of service charges that are fair and equitable based on services preformed for property issued to eligible recipients. Service charge funds will be used to cover direct and indirect costs of the SASP's operation, including but not limited to, screening, transportation, shipping and handling, the purchase and maintenance of necessary equipment and facilities, and maintaining a reasonable working capital reserve. This reserve will not exceed the total amount of operational expenses for a two-year period. The method of computing the service charge will be by percentage of the acquisition cost. See the attached service charge fee schedule in Appendix B of the State Plan of Operation.7.8. Refunds. The SASP does not issue refunds; however, should there be an excess in working capital, refunds shall be made to donees in the form of a reduction in service charges to maintain adequate limits.