This section establishes procedures for the DC Department of Behavioral Health Grant Officer to suspend or terminate a grant agreement when a grantee has materially failed to comply with its terms. It outlines notice requirements, conditions for immediate suspension, reinstatement criteria, and voluntary termination by the grantee. These are administrative grant management procedures and do not license or set operating standards for any specific facility or level of care.
View official source4413 TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION PROCEDURES 4413.1 If a grantee has materially failed to comply with the terms of a grant agreement, the Grant Officer may, after giving reasonable written notice to the grantee, do the following: (a) Suspend the grant in whole or in part; (b) Terminate the grant for cause; or (c) Take any other remedial action that may be legally available. 4413.2 The notice of suspension shall state the reasons for the suspension, any corrective action required of the grantee, and the effective date. 4413.3 The suspension may be made effective at once if a delayed effective date would be unreasonable considering the Grant Officer's responsibilities to protect the District government's interest. 4413.4 The Grant Officer may reinstate a suspended grant if the grantee has taken corrective action satisfactory to the Grant Officer, or given satisfactory evidence that corrective action will be taken. 4413.5 The Grant Officer may terminate the grant before the date of expiration if: (a) The grantee has materially failed to comply with the terms of the grant agreement and appropriate corrective actions have not been taken during the period of suspension; or (b) The failure to comply with the terms of the grant agreement is so serious that immediate termination is in the best interest of the District government. 4413.6 The notice of termination shall state, in writing, the reasons for the termination, together with the effective date. 4413.7 A grant may be terminated at the request of the grantee upon notification to the Grant Officer, in accordance with the provisions of the grant. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 11052 (November 16, 2007).