D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-4014

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Rule 1-4014 - SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF GRANT FUNDS
4014.1

The OST Office may suspend or terminate a grant agreement or grant funding if a grantee has not demonstrated satisfactory performance or financial accountability under a grant agreement; has not spent grant funds in a timely manner; is in default under the grant agreement; or is not in compliance with all applicable District and federal laws and regulations.

4014.2

Upon notice of termination, the OST Office shall be entitled to the repayment or return of unexpended and unobligated grant funds, and any expended or obligated grant funds that were not expended or obligated in accordance with the grant agreement or applicable laws or regulations.

4014.3

Before terminating a grant agreement, the OST Office shall provide a notice of planned termination to the grantee at least thirty(30) days before the planned termination is to take effect. The notice shall describe the reason for the planned termination and shall provide at least fourteen (14) days for the grantee to respond to and/or cure the deficiency(ies) described in the notice of planned termination. After receipt of the grantee's response to the notice of planned termination, the OST Office may rescind the notice of planned termination if the grantee has satisfactorily cured the deficiency( ies) described in the notice of planned termination and/or has provided sufficient evidence establishing that the deficiency(ies) did not exist.

4014.4

Notwithstanding, § 4013.3, the OST Office may terminate a grant with no prior notice or opportunity to respond or cure if the OST Office determines that such a termination is in the interests of the District government.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-4014

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 1699 (2/5/2021)