The veterans' agent's certification pursuant to the requirements of 108 CMR 14.00 does not relieve the cities and towns of their general obligation to comply with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 115 and 108 CMR, and any failure to do so may result in a finding of non-compliance by the Secretary, which shall result in the reduction of the reimbursement allowance, paid by the Commonwealth under M.G.L. c. 115, § 6 to 50%.
108 CMR, § 14.06