Applicants dissatisfied with the council's actions regarding
grant proposals for funds and grantees dissatisfied with termination of a
contract may appeal the council's decision. The letter appealing the decision
shall be submitted to the division within ten business days of the date of the
notice of decision. The appeal must be based on a contention that the process
violated state or federal law, policy, or rule; did not provide adequate public
notice or was altered without adequate public notice; or involved conflict of
interest or was biased or unfair. The appeal must specify the basis for the
appeal and must include supporting evidence. Within 15 working days of the
receipt of the appeal, the director of the department shall issue a final
decision.
In the case of a grant award, no disbursements will be made to
a grantee for a period of ten calendar days following issuance of the notice of
decision to award. If an appeal is filed within the ten days, all disbursements
will be held pending a final decision on the appeal. All applicants will be
notified if an appeal is filed.
Notes
Iowa Admin. Code r. 421-24.8
Adopted by
IAB
December 29, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 13, effective
2/2/2022