Sec. 10.22.17.05. Reporting Requirements and Record Keeping

A. The provider shall submit an annual cost report not later than 6 months after the end of the State fiscal year that:

(1) Documents the provider's actual expenditures for the fiscal year being reported;

(2) Is based on the provider's audited financial statement;

(3) Includes a worksheet reconciling the cost report to the financial statement; and

(4) Contains a certification by an independent certified public accountant, who is not an employee of the licensee or any affiliated organization, for the:

(a) Individual copayments collected, and

(b) Actual attendance days.

B. The provider shall:

(1) Maintain a record for each individual that includes but is not limited to the:

(a) Results of the individual indicator rating scale,

(b) Appropriate evaluation, with approval by the regional director responsible for the individual's service approval, and

(c) Individual plan that identifies the individual's service needs, signed and dated by the provider; and

(2) Report to the Administration regarding the individual's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

C. The provider shall submit an annual wage and benefits survey in a format approved by the Administration by the later of 60 days after:

(1) The last day of the pay period for which the data is requested; or

(2) Receipt of a request from the Administration for wage survey information.

D. The Administration may require a provider to complete other reports and furnish information relating to the provider and the cost of services in formats approved by the Administration.

E. For reports and data required under this chapter, the Administration may, with notice, suspend payment of the provider component until the report or data is received.

F. For the annual cost report and the annual wage and benefits survey, the Administration may, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, fiscally sanction providers as set forth in Health-General Article, §7-910(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.