Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-56.16 - Award of technical assistance funds
(1)
Awards. Technical assistance funds may be used for specialized
consulting services as determined necessary by the counselor, the business
development specialist, and the job candidate . Technical assistance funds may
be awarded, based on need, up to a maximum of $10,000 per applicant .
Specialized technical assistance may include, but is not limited to,
engineering, legal, accounting, and computer services and other consulting
services that require specialized education and training.
(2)
Technical assistance.
When technical assistance is needed for specialized services beyond the
expertise of the business development specialist, technical assistance will be
provided to assist the job candidate .
(3)
Technical assistance
contracts. The division shall negotiate contracts with qualified
consultants for delivery of services to an applicant if specialized services
are deemed necessary. The contracts shall state hourly fees for services, the
type of service to be provided, and a timeline for delivery of services.
Authorization of payment will be made by a counselor employed by the division
or the department for the blind based upon the negotiated rate as noted in the
contract. A copy of each contract shall be filed with the division .
(4)
Consultants. Applicants
will be provided a list of qualified business consultants by the business
development specialist if specialized consultation services are necessary. The
selection of the consultant(s) shall be the responsibility of the
applicant .
(5)
Case
management. The business development specialist or counselor will be
available as needed for direct consultation to each applicant to ensure that
quality services for business planning are provided in a timely
manner.
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