Md. Code Regs. 07.01.10.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 07.01.10.04 - Responsibilities of the Department and the Local Departments

A. Employees and Contractors.

(1) Employees, contractors, and contractors' employees shall cooperate fully with OIG staff conducting official investigations, reviews, and internal audits.

(2) The OIG shall have access to Department, local department, and contractor records relevant to the activities of the OIG.

B. Program Fraud. Following an OIG's program fraud investigation, the local department staff shall determine, based on information from the investigation, the program eligibility of the customer in accordance with an administration's eligibility requirements.

C. Employee or Contractor Misconduct. Following an OIG's employee or contractor misconduct investigation, the appropriate manager shall determine, based on information from the investigation, any administrative or disciplinary action required in accordance with Department and State requirements and policies.

D. Internal Audit. Following an OIG internal audit, the appropriate manager of the Department or local department shall develop and implement a corrective action plan responsive to the conditions an recommendations specified in the final audit report.

Md. Code Regs. 07.01.10.04

Regulations .04 adopted effective November 27, 2000 (27:23 Md. R. 2146)