10a NCAC 27a .0113       START UP FUNDING

(a)  The Division may provide funding outside of unit cost reimbursement (UCR) for initial purchases of equipment, supplies and operational expenditures for the establishment of a program, service or facility.

(b)  Requests for start up shall be made by the area program, or through the area program in the case of a contract provider, in whose catchment area the new program, service or facility is being established.  Requests shall be made in writing to the Division Director or designee and shall include a line item budget and justification.  Requests may include expenses for normal operation such as staff, utilities and rent but such request may not exceed 60 days without specific written authorization from the Division Director or designee.  Approvals shall be granted based on availability of funds and merit of request.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C-147;

Eff. February 1, 1996;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 25, 2016.