S.D. Admin. R. 67:10:07:04

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 54, October 28, 2024

Section 67:10:07:04 - Mismanagement for nonpayment of bills - Extenuating circumstances

When making a determination of mismanagement because of the nonpayment of bills, the department considers the existence of extenuating circumstances, including the following:

(1) Whether the assistance unit experienced some emergency or extraordinary event for which available funds were spent appropriately;

(2) Whether expenses for necessary bills of the assistance unit exceeded the assistance unit's grant and other income; and

(3) Whether the caretaker relative withheld the payment as a legitimate exercise of consumer rights, for example, a dispute concerning the terms of an agreement.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:10:07:04

24 SDR 24, effective 8/31/1997.

General Authority: SDCL 28-7A-3(7).

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-7A-3(7).