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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 09.32.10.05" title_num="09" subtitle_num="32" chapter_num="10" heading="Appeal of Audit Findings.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If an auditor determines that adjustments to an employer's account are warranted, the auditor shall issue preliminary audit findings.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the employer disagrees with the preliminary audit findings, the employer may request a review determination within 30 days of the date of the preliminary audit letter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Upon receipt of a request for a review determination, a reviewer designated by the Secretary shall be assigned to conduct the review determination.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The designated reviewer may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Review the audit work papers;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Speak to the employer and designated representative; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Request any additional information the reviewer deems necessary.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>In addition, the employer may provide any documentation to the reviewer that the employer believes supports its position.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>If the employer fails to provide the additional information requested by the Reviewer within the timeframe established by the Reviewer, the Reviewer shall make a determination based on the available information.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Upon completion of the review determination, the reviewer shall prepare a detailed written decision affirming or reversing the findings of the field auditor.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>The review determination shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>State in detail the facts upon which the reviewer relied in order to affirm or adjust the audit findings; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Advise the employer that if the employer disagrees with the review determination, the employer may file an appeal with the Board of Appeals in accordance with procedure and time periods set forth in the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Law.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>If an employer does not request a review determination within the 30-day period for requesting a review determination:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The preliminary audit findings shall become final; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The employer shall be sent a notice of determination advising the employer that the employer may file an appeal with the Board of Appeals in accordance with procedure and time periods set forth in the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Law.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>