ARTICLE 1.5. Definitions

Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 46, Sec. 2.

§§ 11225–11236 · 12 sections

• § 11225 Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions contained in this article shall govern the construction of this chapter.
• § 11226 “Appeal proceeding” means an administrative hearing conducted by a hearing officer of the department.
• § 11227 “Audit” means a review of the claims, accounts, and documents of an auditee.
• § 11228 “Date of mailing” means the date postmarked on the envelope if postage was prepaid and the envelope was properly addressed.
• § 11229 “Department” means the State Department of Social Services.
• § 11230 “Director” means the Director of Social Services.
• § 11231 “Duplicate” means a facsimile copy of the original produced by photocopying or other technique of accurate reproduction.
• § 11232 “Hearing officer” means an administrative law judge designated by the director.
• § 11233 “Informal conference” means a proceeding conducted in person or by telephone for the purpose of clarifying or resolving issues.
• § 11234 “Party” means the group home provider, foster family agency, or the department.
• § 11235 “Protest” means a written request for a review. The request shall contain the basis for the provider’s objections to the audit findings or set rate.
• § 11236 (a) “Set rate” means the per child per month rate set by the department for an AFDC-FC group home program or foster family agency. (b) “Set rate” includes the…