18 Miss. Code. R. 17-9.12 - Penalties for Provider Due to Non-Compliance with Policy

A provider shall receive the following penalties when non-compliance with any written CCPP program policy is violated. This Rule applies to only those policy violations that do not result in an improper payment. Examples of non-compliance include but are not limited to:

1. Provider closure outside of allowable days

2. Not maintaining sign in/out sheets on site for a period of 3 (three) years

3. Not meeting training requirements by provided deadlines when policy violations occur, the following penalties will be enacted:

A. When the policy violation impacts the health and safety of children and/or staff:

a. First Identified Instance: Suspension of new certificates for a period of 6 (six) months from the date of identification of violation.

b. Second Identified Instance: Suspension from CCPP for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of identification of violation.

c. Third Identified Instance: Permanent termination from participation in the CCPP.

B. All other policy violations not resulting in an improper payment:

a. First Identified Instance: Provider receives a written warning and mandatory technical assistance related to the violation.

b. Second Identified Instance: Provider must pay a $1,000 fine and participate in mandatory technical assistance related to the violation.

c. Third Identified Instance: Permanent termination from participation in the CCPP.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 17-9.12

45 CFR 98.11; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-27; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 nitial: May 2023

Adopted 3/6/2020 Amended 11/1/2021 Amended 5/15/2023

Penalties for violations occur over the provider's lifetime within the CCPP. Penalties are counted as a single instance. Multiple penalties may be accrued within the same investigation.