Illinois Administrative Code › Title 77 - PUBLIC HEALTH › Part 570 - SPINAL CORD INJURY PARALYSIS CURE RESEARCH CODE › Section 570.1100 - Grant Funds Recovery

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Grants made under this Part are subject to the provisions of
				the Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act. If a provision of this Part conflicts
				with a provision of that Act, then the provision of the Illinois Grant Funds
				Recovery Act controls.
a) If a grantee
			 fails to comply with this Part or the terms of the grant agreement, the
			 Department, after notice and opportunity for hearing, shall suspend or revoke
			 the grant or recover any grant funds previously disbursed to the
			 grantee.
b) If the Department
			 believes that a grant should be suspended, revoked or recovered because of a
			 grantee's failure to comply with this Part or the terms of the grant agreement,
			 the grantee shall have the opportunity for at least one informal hearing before
			 the Department or the Department's designee to determine the facts and issues
			 and to resolve any conflicts as amicably as possible before any formal recovery
			 action is taken.
c) If, based on
			 the outcome of the informal hearing, the Department believes that a grant
			 should be suspended, revoked or recovered because of a grantee's failure to
			 comply with this Part or the terms of the grant agreement, written notice of
			 the proposed action shall be given to the grantee identifying the action to be
			 taken and specific facts that permit the action. The grantee shall have 35
			 calendar days after the receipt of the notice to request a formal hearing (see
			 77 Ill. Adm. Code 100) to show why the action is not justified or
			 proper.
d) If a grantee requests a
			 hearing pursuant to subsection (c), the Department shall hold a hearing at
			 which the grantee or the grantee's attorney is permitted to present evidence
			 and witnesses to show why the action should not be taken.
e) After the conclusion of the hearing, the
			 Department shall issue a written final order setting forth its findings of fact
			 and decision. A copy of the order shall be sent to the grantee.
f) The Department may suspend payment of
			 grants at any time for failure to comply with Section
			 570.1200 or in any
			 situation that constitutes a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
			 Notice of opportunity for hearing will be provided with the notice of
			 suspension. If a grantee requests a hearing pursuant to subsection (c), the
			 Department may not take any action of recovery until at least 35 calendar days
			 after the Department has issued a final recovery order pursuant to subsection
			 (e). If a grantee does not request a hearing, the Department may proceed with
			 recovery of the grant funds identified in the notice at any time after the
			 expiration of the 35 calendar day request period established in subsection
			 (c).
g) Any notice or mailing
			 required or permitted by this Part shall be deemed received five business days
			 after the notice or mailing is deposited in the U.S. mail, properly addressed
			 with the grantee's current business address and with sufficient U.S. postage
			 affixed.