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DC Code § 4-651.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 6B - Healthy Early Childhood Development Programs|§ 4-651.10. Healthy Futures

(a) Beginning October 1, 2019, and annually thereafter until Fiscal Year 2023, DBH shall expand the number of child development centers participating in either Healthy Futures or another evidence-based program that provides behavioral health care services by an additional: (1) 75 child-care centers in FY 2020; (2) Not Funded. (3) Not Funded. (b) By August 1, 2019, DBH shall submit a plan to the Mayor, Council, Interagency Coordinating Council, SECDCC, and the Quality Improvement Network Interagency Steering Committee to expand Healthy Futures or another evidence-based program that provides behavioral health care services to support the mental health of infants, toddlers, and their families.  (Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-179, § 110, 65 DCR 9569; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 5142(b), 66 DCR 8621.)  Applicability Section 5142(c) of D.C. Law 23-16 amended section 301(a) of D.C. Law 23-16 removing the applicability provision impacting subsection (a)(2) and (3) of this section. Therefore, the addition of subsction (a)(2) and (3) of this section by section 110 of Law 22-179 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-179: § 301 of D.C. Law 22-179 provided that the creation of this section by § 110 of D.C. Law 22-179 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5142(b) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5142(b) of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 4-671.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 6C - Office of the Ombudsperson for Children|§ 4-671.02. Office of the Ombudsperson for Children; establishment; term

(a) There is established for the District of Columbia the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, which, in addition to other remedies or rights of appeal available under the law, shall be an independent, impartial office responsible to the Council and tasked with improving outcomes for CFSA children by holding agencies accountable for fulfilling their responsibilities under the law. (b) The Office shall be headed by the Ombudsperson for Children, who shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Council, subject to the approval of a majority of the Council. (c)(1) The Ombudsperson shall serve for a term of 5 years and may be reappointed. (2) The Ombudsperson shall be paid at a rate of compensation as may be established from time to time by the Council. (3) The Ombudsperson shall receive 2-weeks' notice of removal and may be removed only for cause by a majority of the Council. (4) If the position of Ombudsperson becomes vacant, the Chief Deputy Ombudsperson shall serve as acting Ombudsperson until an Ombudsperson has been appointed for a full term. (d) The Ombudsperson shall appoint a Chief Deputy Ombudsperson, who shall serve under the direction and control of the Ombudsperson and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Ombudsperson. (e)(1) The Ombudsperson shall appoint a Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson, who shall have primary responsibility for performing the duties under section 105. The Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson shall be a licensed independent clinical social worker, or its equivalent, with experience in child and family welfare issues, case management, and data management systems, and shall be a member of: (A) The CFSA Internal Child Fatality Review Committee; and (B) The Mayor's Advisory Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. (2) The Mayor shall furnish the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson with such office space at CFSA's main office that is necessary for the discharge of the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson's duties. (f) The Ombudsperson shall serve as the personnel authority for the Office and shall have such staff as is appropriated in an approved budget. The Ombudsperson and all employees of the Office shall be appointed in the Excepted Service pursuant to Title IX of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-139; D.C. Official Code 1-609.01 et seq.). (g) The Ombudsperson shall have exclusive authority to administer the Office's budget.  (Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 102, 68 DCR 001510.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the creation of this section by § 102 of D.C. Law 23-270 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 4-671.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 6C - Office of the Ombudsperson for Children|§ 4-671.03. Qualifications

(a) The Ombudsperson shall: (1) Be a person of recognized judgment, objectivity, and integrity, and qualified by training or experience to analyze problems of law, administration, and public policy; (2) Possess experience in the field of social work, counseling, healthcare, mediation, law, policy, or public administration or auditing, accounting, or other investigative field; (3) Have management experience that demonstrates an ability to hire and supervise qualified staff; and (4) Become a member of the United States Ombudsman Association ("USOA") and, upon appointment, attend the new ombudsman training offered by USOA. (b) The Ombudsperson shall not: (1) Participate in partisan political activities; (2) Be a candidate for or hold any other elective or appointive government office; or (3) Engage in any other occupation, business, or profession that may detract from the performance of the Ombudsperson's duties or result in a conflict of interest or an appearance of impropriety or partiality with the duties of the Ombudsperson.  (Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 103, 68 DCR 001510.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the creation of this section by § 103 of D.C. Law 23-270 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 4-671.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 6C - Office of the Ombudsperson for Children|§ 4-671.04. Duties of the Office

 The Office shall: (1) Facilitate interagency communication and coordination related to issues impacting CFSA children; (2) Receive requests to reconsider complaints dismissed by the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson; (3) Develop and maintain a database that tracks complaints received by the Office and disposition of those complaints; (4) Investigate on the Office's own initiative: (A) Systemic concerns relating to CFSA children, including issues relating to interagency communication and coordination; or (B) An administrative act of CFSA or a CFSA affiliate, without regard to the finality of the administrative act, that the Office believes to be: (i) Inconsistent with District or federal law, regulation, or policy, or standards of good practice; (ii) Based on mistaken facts or irrelevant considerations; (iii) Unsupported by an adequate statement of reasons; (iv) Performed in an unprofessional manner that is detrimental to the safety, permanency, or well-being of a CFSA child or the CFSA child's family; or (v) Unreasonable, unfair, not aligned with standards of practice and care, or otherwise objectionable, even though in accordance with law; (5) Provide recommendations to policies and procedures, staff training, regulations, and strategies based on investigations performed pursuant to this section; (6) Submit reports required by section 108; (7) Develop regulations and standard operating procedures, including those related to interagency communication and coordination, ensuring confidentiality, the development of a complaint database, standards for investigations, and any other issues necessary for meeting the responsibilities of the Office; (8) Create and maintain a website for the Office, which shall allow for the online submission of complaints; (9) Coordinate with the Office of the Inspector General or the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor regarding any matter that may fall within the jurisdiction and mission of one of those offices; (10) If the Ombudsperson believes that an agency official or employee has acted in a manner warranting criminal or disciplinary proceedings, refer the matter to the appropriate authority; and (11) Perform the duties in section 105 at the Ombudsperson's discretion or if otherwise necessary.  (Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 104, 68 DCR 001510.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the creation of this section by § 104 of D.C. Law 23-270 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 4-671.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 6C - Office of the Ombudsperson for Children|§ 4-671.06. Powers

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Ombudsperson shall have the power to: (1) Access, examine, and copy, without payment of a fee, any agency record that is required for the discharge of the Ombudsperson's duties; (2) Make inquiries and obtain assistance and information from an agency, an agency-licensed or contracted service and placement provider, or an entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency that is required for the discharge of the Ombudsperson's duties; (3) Log-in directly to CFSA's web-based case management and electronic data systems that service CFSA children without having to first obtain CFSA's consent or provide notice; (4) Conduct inspections of the premises, or any part thereof, without prior notice, of CFSA and licensed or contracted placement providers, including secure facilities and group homes, but excluding licensed single-family foster homes, that are necessary for the discharge of the Ombudsperson's duties; (5) Conduct inspections of the premises, or any part thereof, with prior notice and consent, of single-family foster homes, contracted or licensed service providers, and any entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from CFSA that are necessary for the discharge of the Ombudsperson's duties; (6) Issue a subpoena, enforceable in Superior Court of the District of Columbia, to compel the attendance and testimony of any person or to produce any record from an agency, an agency-licensed or contracted service and placement provider, or an entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency that is required for the discharge of the Ombudsperson's duties; (7) Communicate privately with a CFSA child who wishes to speak to the Ombudsperson, without prior notice to, or consent or interference from, CFSA; and (8) Communicate privately with an agency employee without prior notice to, consent or interference from, or in the presence of, that employee's supervisor, manager, or any other senior managers of the agency. (b) If the Ombudsperson, during the course of an investigation, requests to communicate with a CFSA child who is not the complainant: (1) The CFSA child shall have the opportunity to consult with counsel before communicating with the Ombudsperson; and (2) The Ombudsperson shall not compel a CFSA child to communicate with the Ombudsperson. (c) The Ombudsperson shall not: (1) Take any personnel action, except with regard to the employees of the Office; or (2) Provide legal advice or legal representation.  (Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 106, 68 DCR 001510.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the creation of this section by § 106 of D.C. Law 23-270 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 4-671.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 6C - Office of the Ombudsperson for Children|§ 4-671.07. Enforcement of a subpoena

(a) In a case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to a person under section 106(6), the Ombudsperson may apply to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for an order requiring the contumacious person to appear. (b) If the Ombudsperson prevails, in whole or in part, in an application to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in a suit to enforce a subpoena issued pursuant to section 106(6), the Ombudsperson may be awarded reasonable attorney fees and other costs of litigation. (c) If the Ombudsperson prevails, in whole or in part, in an application to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in a suit to enforce a subpoena issued pursuant to section 106(6) and is not awarded reasonable attorney's fees, the agency or instrumentality challenging the enforcement order shall reimburse the Ombudsperson for any litigation-related expenses or costs incurred.  (Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 107, 68 DCR 001510.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the creation of this section by § 107 of D.C. Law 23-270 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 4-671.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 6C - Office of the Ombudsperson for Children|§ 4-671.09. Immunity

(a) A civil action may not be brought against the Office for anything done, said, or omitted in the performance of the Office's duties or responsibilities under this title. (b) No finding, conclusion, recommendation, or report of the Office shall be reviewable in court. (c) Neither the Ombudsperson nor the Office's staff shall be: (1) Compelled to testify or produce evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding with respect to any matter involving the exercise of the Office's official duties, except in the circumstances provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. All related memoranda, work product, notes, and case files of the Office are confidential, are not subject to discovery, judicial or administrative subpoena, or other method of legal compulsion, and are not admissible in evidence in a judicial or administrative proceeding; (2) Held personally liable for the good faith performance of the Office's responsibilities under this title; except, that such immunity shall not extend to any action that is criminal or otherwise violates District or federal law; or (3) Subject to retaliatory action for the good faith performance of the Office's responsibilities under this title.  (Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 109, 68 DCR 001510.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the creation of this section by § 109 of D.C. Law 23-270 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 4-671.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 6C - Office of the Ombudsperson for Children|§ 4-671.10. Confidentiality and privilege

(a) The Office shall keep confidential: (1) All information received pursuant to a complaint filed or a matter investigated, except as may be necessary to enable the Office to perform its duties and to support any resulting recommendations; and (2) Identifying information of complainants and witnesses, unless: (A) The complainant or witness waives confidentiality; or (B) The information is compelled by a Council subpoena pursuant to a Council investigation for neglect of duty or misconduct by the Ombudsperson or the Office when the identifying information is necessary to the investigation. (b) Upon receipt of information that is subject to confidentiality by law or a privilege, the Office shall maintain the confidentiality or privilege of such information and shall not disclose the information unless permitted by District or federal law and reasonably necessary to protect a CFSA child from imminent harm. (c)(1) Whoever willfully discloses, receives, makes use of, or knowingly permits the use of confidential information concerning a CFSA child or individual in violation of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $1,000. (2) A violation of this subsection shall be prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.  (Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 110, 68 DCR 001510.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the creation of this section by § 110 of D.C. Law 23-270 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 4-671.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 6C - Office of the Ombudsperson for Children|§ 4-671.11. Reprisals prohibited

(a) No person, including a CFSA constituent, an employee of an agency, an employee of an agency's licensed or contracted service and placement provider, or an employee of any entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency, who files a complaint or participates in an investigation or proceeding pursuant to this title shall be subject to any penalties, sanctions, or restrictions in connection with the employee's employment or be denied any right, privilege, or benefit because of such action. (b) A person who alleges a violation of this section may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, actual damages, and punitive damages. Punitive damages shall not exceed $10,000. (c) The provisions of this section shall not limit the availability of any other remedy under the law.  (Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 111, 68 DCR 001510.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the creation of this section by § 111 of D.C. Law 23-270 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 4-671.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 6C - Office of the Ombudsperson for Children|§ 4-671.12. Budgeting

Beginning in Fiscal Year 2022, the Chief Financial Officer shall assign an individual agency-level code for the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children in the District's financial system.  (Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-270, § 112, 68 DCR 001510.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-270: § 301 of D.C. Law 23-270 provided that the creation of this section by § 112 of D.C. Law 23-270 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 4-802 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 8 - Medicaid Provider Fraud Prevention|§ 4-802. Penalties; prohibited acts

(a) A person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment not to exceed 1 year, or both, for each violation of the following prohibitions in this section. (b) No one may, with intent to defraud, by means of a false claim, false statement, failure to disclose information, or other fraudulent scheme or device, obtain or attempt to obtain: (1) Authorization to become or remain a provider; (2) A higher rate of payment than that to which the person is entitled as a provider; (3) Payment, as a provider, for items or services that the person knows or has reason to know were not provided as claimed; (4) Payment which may not be made under the program under which the claim was made; or (5) Payment submitted in violation of an agreement between the person and the District of Columbia. (c) No one may solicit, accept, or agree to accept any type of remuneration for the following: (1) Referring a recipient to a particular provider of any item or service or for which payment may be made under the District of Columbia Medicaid Program; or (2) Recommending the purchase, lease, or order of any good, facility, service, or item for which payment may be made under the District of Columbia Medicaid Program. (d) No one may confer, offer, or agree to confer or offer any type of remuneration for the conduct described in subsection (c) of this section. (e) No one may charge, solicit, accept, or attempt to charge, solicit, accept or receive anything of value from a recipient or provider in addition to the amount of money payable under the District of Columbia Medicaid Program. (f) No one may solicit, receive, or attempt to solicit or receive anything of value as a precondition for admitting a recipient to a hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or any other facility, or as a condition for providing any item or service to a recipient.  (Mar. 16, 1985, D.C. Law 5-193, § 3, 32 DCR 1010.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-702. Section References This section is referenced in § 4-804. Cross References False statements, see § 22-2405. Fraud, see § 22-3221. Theft, see § 22-3211.
DC Code § 4-805 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 8 - Medicaid Provider Fraud Prevention|§ 4-805. Rules

The Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Mar. 16, 1985, D.C. Law 5-193, § 6, 32 DCR 1010.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-705.
DC Code § 4-901 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 4 - Public Care Systems|Chapter 9 - Employees’ Child Care Facilities|§ 4-901. Necessity of employees’ child care facilities

The Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) finds that: (1) The District of Columbia has more than 25,000 pre-schoolers and 45,000 school-aged children in need of child care services. (2) Fifty-eight percent of the mothers with children under the age of 3 in the District of Columbia are employed. (3) Sixty-three percent of the mothers with children 3 to 5 years of age in the District of Columbia are employed. (4) During the period 1970 and 1980 the percentage of mothers with young children in the labor force rose, resulting in a greater proportion of pre-school children requiring child care services. (5) Eighty percent of women in the work force are of childbearing age, and 93% of them are expected to become pregnant at some point in their careers. (6) There is a substantial need to provide adequate child care facilities for District of Columbia (“District”) government employees that are low cost, safe, and convenient to the job site. (7) District agencies will experience increased productivity and morale, as well as lower absenteeism and turnover rates, by its staff by strategically placing child care facilities in the buildings where the parents work. (8) Recruitment efforts will attract quality personnel because the provision of child care services is an incentive for reliable and responsible family members.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-169, § 2, 33 DCR 7028.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 3-901.