1. For purposes of initial licensure, the applicant shall demonstrate the applicant has sufficient income to operate the applicant's program of services and, upon relicensure, the agency shall demonstrate ongoing financial stability.

2. The agency shall prepare an annual budget based on the assessment of agency program priorities and appraisal of anticipated funding, including reimbursement for services. The agency shall submit a copy of its budget to the department with a cost breakdown of budget items utilized to determine fees for services.

3. The agency shall maintain liability insurance as protection for its governing body, employees, nonemployees, clients, funds, and property. The agency shall review the liability insurance annually to assure adequate agency coverage.

4. The supervised independent living program ratesetting must be negotiated with the department for clients who meet the continued foster care services criteria. Ratesetting may include the review of program costs and client outcomes.

History: Effective October 1, 2019; amended effective April 1, 2024.

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-05.1, 50-11-03

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-06-05.1, 50-11-03