1. (a) Reimbursement for contract-related expenses is contingent upon a contractor's strict compliance with these rules, related requirements, and OAG procedures. Any failure to comply may result in the imposition of temporary or permanent sanctions or both.

2. (b) The OAG may place the contractor on probationary status and require the Sexual Assault Program to correct any deficiencies, undertake certain actions, and document such actions, including but not limited to:

   1. (1) Additional Monitoring--accelerated or more detailed monitoring of the program;
   2. (2) Written Corrective Action Plan--a detailed written plan with applicable time frames, to remedy the programmatic or contractual deficiency;
   3. (3) Technical or Management Assistance--obtaining professional assistance to remedy the programmatic or contractual deficiency;
   4. (4) Prior Approval--approval by the OAG prior to expenditure of contract funds; and/or
   5. (5) Additional Reporting--additional, more detailed financial and/or programmatic reports or documentation.
3. (c) The OAG will notify a contractor if grounds for sanctions exist.
4. (d) If the contractor receives notice of grounds for sanctions and subsequently provides satisfactory evidence that the deficient condition has been corrected, the OAG may discontinue the sanctions.

Source Note:The provisions of this §62.509 adopted to be effective September 5, 2013, 38 TexReg 5700.