SECTION 88.406. Requirements Regarding Expenditures for the Ombudsman Program

(a) A host agency must, for the Ombudsman Program implemented by a local ombudsman entity, expend for a federal fiscal year at least the amount of federal funds expended in the federal fiscal year 2000.

(b) A function of the Ombudsman Program performed by a local ombudsman entity that is paid for with funds allocated by HHSC must be an allowable activity in accordance with the Ombudsman Policies and Procedures Manual.

(c) A purchase of a service, material, equipment, or good by a host agency for the Ombudsman Program implemented by a local ombudsman entity with funds allocated by HHSC must meet the criteria described in 45 CFR Part 75 (relating to Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards).

Source Note: The provisions of this §88.406 adopted to be effective April 5, 2018, 43 TexReg 2007