ARTICLE 1.5. Definitions [11225 - 11236]
( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. )
Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions contained in this article shall govern the construction of this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
“Appeal proceeding” means an administrative hearing conducted by a hearing officer of the department.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
“Audit” means a review of the claims, accounts, and documents of an auditee.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
“Date of mailing” means the date postmarked on the envelope if postage was prepaid and the envelope was properly addressed.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
“Department” means the State Department of Social Services.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
“Director” means the Director of Social Services.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
“Duplicate” means a facsimile copy of the original produced by photocopying or other technique of accurate reproduction.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
“Hearing officer” means an administrative law judge designated by the director.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
“Informal conference” means a proceeding conducted in person or by telephone for the purpose of clarifying or resolving issues.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
“Party” means the group home provider, foster family agency, or the department.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
“Protest” means a written request for a review. The request shall contain the basis for the provider’s objections to the audit findings or set rate.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)
(a) “Set rate” means the per child per month rate set by the department for an AFDC-FC group home program or foster family agency.
(b) “Set rate” includes the rate set using projected data supplied by the provider for a proposed program, the rate set using data reported by the provider for an existing program, or the rate set using the results of a rate review, rate appeal, or audit done by, or on behalf of, the department.
(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective April 10, 1990.)