(a)

1. (1) If a facility is unable or unwilling to provide necessary documentation to support the financial or statistical records contained in their cost report, the auditors will issue a “disclaimer” report signifying that the audit could not be accomplished.
2. (2) The Office of Long-Term Care will advise the facility of the disclaimer in writing.

(c)

1. (1) A follow-up audit will be attempted upon expiration of the ninety-day period or sooner if requested by the facility.
2. (2) If the audit cannot be completed on the second attempt, the facility will be advised, in writing, that their agreement to participate in the Medicaid program will be terminated effective immediately.
3. (3) A period of thirty (30) days from the date of such notification will be allowed to permit the orderly relocation of Medicaid recipients.
4. (4) The appeals procedures specified in 20 CAR § 579-110 are available to providers.