1. (a) Step three in the process of determining a permanent payment rate is the computation of the mean for all like programs. In making this computation, the Department shall:

   1. (1) Use the amount computed for each vendor in step two, section 57511 (a)(1), except that:

      1. (A) For each vendor with excess direct service hours, the Department shall substitute the amount computed in section 57511 (a)(1) with the amount computed in section 57511 (a)(2); and
      2. (B) For each vendor whose direct service hours are less than required, as identified in section 57444 (e)(2), the Department shall exclude that vendor's allowable costs, as determined in step two, in the computation of the mean.
   2. (2) Add together the amount specified in (1) for each vendor within each like program; and
   3. (3) Divide the sum computed in (2) by the number of vendors included in calculating the sum.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4691 and 4691.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4691 and 4691.5, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-26-90 as an emergency; operative 7-1-90 (Register 90, No. 36). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-90 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-26-90 order transmitted to OAL 9-28-90 and filed 10-29-90 (Register 90, No. 46).