D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 20-3618

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 33, August 16, 2024

Rule 20-3618 - LIHEAP - VENDOR AGREEMENTS

3618.1

In order to be eligible to receive a LIHEAP benefit payment made by the Department on behalf of a customer, an energy vendor shall execute an agreement with the Department.

3618.2

A vendor agreement shall include the following requirements:

(a) The vendor's use of a benefit payment to reduce a customer's respective obligation;

(b) Procedures for the continuation, or resumption, of household energy service in return for the Department's payment of a benefit to the vendor on behalf of the household;

(c) Provisions for Department access to relevant electronic account information for each applicant who authorizes Department access;

(d) Non-discrimination in customer service and provision of energy for a household by reason of payment of a benefit to the vendor on behalf of the household;

(e) An accounting, regular reporting, and return of funds erroneously paid to the vendor, or unspent for the benefit of an eligible household;

(f) Record-keeping for government audit purposes;

(g) Recognition of the federal and District anti-deficiency requirements applicable to the Department, pursuant to the Federal Anti-Deficiency Act (96 Stat. 923; 31 U.S.C. §§ 1341, 1342, 1349, 1351 ); and the District Anti-Deficiency Act, effective April 4, 2003 (D.C. Law 14-285; D.C. Official Code §§ 47 - 355.01- 355.08); and

(h) Other measures that the Department determines are reasonably necessary for the stewardship of public funds.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 20-3618

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 13408 (10/28/2016)