Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 40, October 5, 2024
Section 4300.28 - Reimbursable costs(a) The Department will financially participate only in expenditures which are necessary and proper for the operation of the program and the provision of services. Expenditures shall be reasonable to the extent that they are of the same nature as expenditures which would be made by a cost-conscious and prudent buyer in the market place. The lowest possible rate shall be negotiated, consistent with good program quality.(b) This chapter defines the maximum allowable expenditures for Departmental participation and may not be construed as mandated rates of expenditures. The Department will participate in actual expenditures not to exceed the allowable cost standards. Expenditures beyond these approved levels are the responsibility of the county authorities.(c) The allowable cost standards in this chapter identify costs eligible for reimbursement. Costs which have not been included are considered ineligible for Departmental financial participation unless necessary to provide services to clients.(d) The Department will not financially participate in county program costs associated with hiring attorneys, consultants or expert witnesses for the purpose of appealing Departmental decisions or policies arising from interpretations of this chapter, unless the county program wins the appeal.