(b) The audit procedure will include the following:

1. (1)

   1. (A) During the audit, the vendor will be replaced by the office.
   2. (B) The office will pay for the extra help person working the location in the vendor's absence.
   3. (C) The vendor will retain all current benefits during the audit period;
2. (2) A complete review of the payouts and other financial data collected on the specific location;
3. (3) The financial status of the location and findings of the review will be discussed with the vendor and, as needed, written recommendations will be discussed with the vendor by the program office;
4. (4) If corrective action on the part of the vendor is recommended, a specific period of time will be designated for improvement to take place; and
5. (5) If the situation is not corrected within the specified time, the vendor may be placed on probation in accordance with 22 CAR § 5-505.