1. (a) An amended audit report may be issued by or on behalf of the Department for the fiscal period or periods for which proceedings are pending under this article.
2. (b) The hearing officer may suspend the proceedings until identification of any additional disputes that may result from an amended audit report.
3. (c) Additional issues in dispute which are raised by the amended audit report may be included in the proceedings at the request of the provider in accordance with Section 51022.
4. (d) The hearing officer may dismiss the proceeding without prejudice to the right to request a subsequent hearing under this article when the hearing officer deems this course to be appropriate.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14105, 14124.5, and 14171, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14171, Welfare and Institutions Code.