Section R. 400.3106 - Restricted payments to groupsRule 6.
(1) A group shall have mandatory vendoring or third-party payments initiated when the department determines that the grantee's negligence resulted in mismanaged funds and has endangered the health or safety of a child.(2) The department shall to initiate third-party payments or mandatory vendor payments based on the seriousness of the group's circumstances, the availability of a competent third-party payee, and the qualification of shelter providers.(3) Mandatory vendoring shall be limited to the monthly combined shelter, heat, and utility expenses. The group shall receive a minimum of a $2.00 monthly payment after vendoring and other required deductions from the payment standard.(4) A group that is in restricted payment status has the right to a department review of the need to continue mandatory vendoring or third-party payments at least once every 6 months.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.3106