If the grantee has a reasonable belief that a criminal violation may have occurred in connection with Fair Defense Account grant funds, including the misappropriation of funds, fraud, theft, embezzlement, forgery, or any other serious irregularities indicating noncompliance with grant requirements, the grantee must immediately notify the Task Force in writing of the suspected violation or irregularity. The grantee may also notify the local prosecutor's office of any possible criminal violations. Grantees whose programs or personnel become involved in any litigation arising from the grant, whether civil or criminal, must immediately notify the Task Force and forward a copy of any demand notices, lawsuits, or indictments to the Task Force.

Source Note:The provisions of this §173.310 adopted to be effective November 13, 2002, 27 TexReg 10587.