916 COMPLIANCE AND UTILIZATION

916.1 Representatives of SASP shall survey a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of all eligible donees on its regular annual utilization reviews, which shall serve as the period of inspection to determine compliance with terms, conditions, reservations and restrictions imposed for property having an acquisition cost of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or more and any passenger vehicle.

916.2 The utilization review shall also include a survey of donee compliance with any special handling conditions or use limitations stipulated, as well as the statutory requirement that all property donated is being used for purposes acquired, and that same has been placed into use within one year of acquisition and used for one year thereafter.

916.3 The SASP shall set the utilization reviews to coincide with the first anniversary of the property-issue date, and continue in sequential order during the restriction periods. SASP shall rotate all accounts to insure total District of Columbia review within a 5- year period.

916.4 The SASP shall prepare reports on all utilization reviews conducted indicating donees visited, property inspected, and any corrective actions taken. Reports shall be available for inspection by all authorized representatives.

916.5 In cases where fraud or misuse of donated property is discovered, the SASP shall initiate an investigation to determine if further legal action is required. Where fraud is indicated, the SASP shall notify the proper authorities in the Department of Administrative Services, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the appropriate regional office of GSA. Further, the SASP shall assist General Services Administration, or any other Federal or State Agency in the investigation of alleged fraud or misuse.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking incorporating 24 DCR 1705, 1727 (August 19, 1977).