Sec. 10.22.15.05. Administration of Fund

A. The Administration shall authorize the funding of services through the WLEF, administered as a nonlapsing revenue account, only to the extent that an appropriation has been made and that funds are available in the WLEF.

B. The WLEF may be used to provide services to individuals who are:

(1) In crisis and need emergency services; and

(2) Not in crisis and do not need emergency services.

C. The WLEF may not be used to supplant funds appropriated for:

(1) Emergency community placements; or

(2) Transitioning students.

D. To determine the amount of funds available from the WLEF at any time during a fiscal year, the Administration shall project the cost for community services for that year for each individual whose services are funded through the WLEF.

E. If approved by the Administration, the Administration shall include the following items in the projected costs:

(1) The cost of the services provided to the individual;

(2) Any increase in the cost of services being provided to the individual; and

(3) Any increase in costs due to a change in the amount or type of services provided to the individual.

F. The Administration shall account for all transactions into and out of the WLEF at the project level.

G. The Administration shall ensure that all interest earned on the money in the WLEF remains with the fund.

H. The availability of funding through the WLEF does not establish an entitlement to services.