Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 1896.91 - Investigations and Reporting Requirements

Nothing in these regulations shall be construed to impair the right of either the administering agency or the awarding department to initiate investigations pursuant to Government Code section 14842 or 14842.5, sections 999, et seq. of the Military and Veterans Code, and Public Contract Code sections 10115, et seq.

(a) The awarding department shall report allegations of prohibited acts or activities or alleged violations of Military and Veterans Code sections 999, et seq. or Public Contract Code sections 10115 et seq. directly to the OSDS. Allegations of such violations received directly by OSDS from any other source are redirected to the awarding department by OSDS. In addition, with respect to such allegations, redirection by OSDS to the awarding department may be required in any other cases for the purpose of gathering and assembling documentation and obtaining supporting evidence.

(b) The awarding department shall submit to the OSDS within sixty (60) business days of notification or discovery of the alleged violation a written investigative report, with findings, supporting evidence, and recommended actions.

(c) Upon receiving a written request for additional time by the awarding department, OSDS may extend the subdivision (b) deadline for good cause. OSDS will acknowledge receipt of the awarding department's investigative report within three (3) business days.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 1896.91

1. New section filed 2-14-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 7). For prior history, see Register 94, No. 31.
2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 11-29-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 48).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 6-29-2023; operative 6-29-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 26).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14600, 14615 and 14843, Government Code; and Sections 999 and 999.5, Military and Veterans Code. Reference: Sections 999.5, 999.55 and 999.9, Military and Veterans Code; and Sections 10115.3, 10115.10, 10230 and 10295, Public Contract Code.

1. New section filed 2-14-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 7). For prior history, see Register 94, No. 31.
2. Amendment of section and Note filed 11-29-2018; operative 1/1/2019 (Register 2018, No. 48).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-29-2023; operative 6/29/2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 26).