Appeals are not available for any other program action, such as required corrective action. The appeal procedures assure a fair and impartial hearing before an independent official at which the SFA may be represented by legal counsel.
Decisions are to be rendered in a timely manner.
Appellants are afforded the right to either a review of the record with the right to file written information, or a hearing which they may attend in person. DPI shall provide the SFA a written notice which details the grounds on which the denial of all or a part of the claim for reimbursement or withholding of payment is based. The appellant may refute the action specified in the notice in person and by written documentation to the review official. In order to be considered, written documentation must be filed with the review official not later than 30 calendar days after the appellant received the notice. The appellant may retain legal counsel, or may be represented by another person.