North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 63 - SERVICES FOR THE BLIND › Subchapter C - BUSINESS ENTERPRISES PROGRAM › Section .0600 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF LICENSED OPERATORS › Section 63C .0601 - GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) A
				  Business Enterprises operator shall:
(1)
				  ensure the operation of a Business Enterprises facility in accordance with the
				  rules of the Commission for the Blind, the contractual agreement between the
				  Division and the operator, and the terms and conditions of the permit or
				  contract with the host facility including any amendments if provided to the
				  operator. This requirement shall not mandate the physical presence of the
				  operator at the facility at all times of its operation;
(2) operate the facility in accordance with
				  all applicable public health laws and Rules;
(3) purchase merchandise, price goods for
				  sale as set forth in Rule .0608 of this Subchapter, purchase supplies for the
				  facility, rotate stock, and control inventory in the Business Enterprises
				  facility;
(4) open and maintain a
				  business bank account for the management of funds derived from the Business
				  Enterprises facility;
(5) submit an
				  electronic profit and loss report (D-sheet) to the Division by the
				  15th of the month following the reporting month.
				  Assistance shall be provided with the electronic submission of the report by
				  the Business Enterprises Consultant upon request from the operator;
(6) submit payment of all monthly fees,
				  including set-aside and liability fees, health insurance premiums, and phone
				  bill payments, if applicable, to the Controller's Office by the
				  15th of the month following the month in which the
				  business was transacted;
(7) keep
				  all records supporting the monthly profit and loss report (D-sheet) for three
				  calendar years;
(8) provide records
				  for the assigned facility to the Division upon request for reviews as required
				  by this Subchapter. That may include cash sales deposit receipts, cash register
				  tapes, monthly bank and credit card statements, invoices and receipts for
				  purchases and expenses, weekly or monthly card reader reports, and payroll
				  records;
(9) be available for all
				  appointments with the Division staff members, which will be scheduled at the
				  convenience of both parties;
(10)
				  not subcontract management of the Business Enterprises facility except as
				  approved in writing by the Division;
(11) take actions to correct deficiencies
				  noted on Business Enterprises facility audits or reviews within 15 business
				  days after receiving notification of the deficiencies and a description of the
				  corrective actions to be taken, unless an extension to this time frame has been
				  agreed to by the Division and operator in writing; and
(12) notify the Division of changes to the
				  following no later than 10 business days after the change occurs:
(A) the facility telephone number;
(B) the address to which Business Enterprises
				  correspondence is delivered; and
(C) emergency contact information.