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Regulation .07 Food Delivery.

Regulation .07 Food Delivery.Copy Citation

A.
General Provisions. A local agency shall:
(1)
Implement and operate a food delivery system according to the local agency's agreement with the State agency;
(2)
Ensure that the food delivery system's operation is compatible with the delivery of health and nutrition education services;
(3)
Inform a participant or the parent or caretaker of an infant or child participant of the authorized vendors within the local agency service area;
(4)
Issue food instruments to participants or the participant's parent, caretaker, or proxy in accordance with COMAR 10.54.01; and
(5)
Ensure that a participant or the participant’s parent, caretaker, or proxy signs for receipt of food instruments.
B.
Vendor Authorization. The State agency, in conjunction with a local agency, shall:
(1)
Determine the appropriate number and distribution of vendors needed to serve the participants within the area served by the local agency; and
(2)
Conduct and provide documentation of on-site visits to an applicant vendor.
C.
Vendor Agreements. A local agency shall abide by the vendor agreement or agreements authorized for use in the local agency by the State agency.
D.
Vendor Training. A local agency shall provide training to a vendor when required by the State agency.
E.
Vendor Monitoring. A local agency, in conjunction with the State agency, shall:
(1)
Conduct on-site monitoring visits to at least 10 percent of the authorized vendors per year, selected on a representative basis, and submit to the State agency a summary of the results;
(2)
Identify and monitor vendors who present the potential for abuse of the Program and submit to the State agency a summary of the results;
(3)
Ensure investigation of suspected fraud and abuse and of complaints against participants as well as complaints by participants; and
(4)
Recommend sanctioning of vendors as prescribed at COMAR 10.54.03.16.
F.
Food Instruments Accountability. A local agency shall control and provide accountability for the receipt and issuance of food instruments.
G.
Conflict of Interest. A local agency shall notify the State agency if any conflict of interest appears to exist between the local agency or a member of its staff and a vendor within its jurisdiction.