Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 14 - CANCER CONTROL
Chapter 10.14.08 - Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program
Section 10.14.08.08 - Payments, Terms and Conditions of Grant Awards, and Terminations

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.14.08.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Payments.

(1) The Department may approve an advance payment based on financial need.

(2) If a financial or progress report required by §B or C of this regulation is overdue, the Department may withhold payment of funds to a grantee until the financial or progress report is submitted.

B. Financial Reports and Records.

(1) A grantee shall:
(a) Establish a separate account to track expenditures under the grant;

(b) Maintain accurate records, including documentation of each transaction associated with the grant;

(c) Submit invoices for payment of grant funds to the Department within the deadline specified by the Department;

(d) Submit a final report listing grant expenditures signed by the financial officer or designee of the grantee within the deadline specified by the Department;

(e) Submit a final invoice for any unbilled expenditures within the deadline specified by the Department; and

(f) Submit a refund of any unexpended funds within the deadline specified by the Department.

(2) The Department may audit the accounts referenced in §B(1) of this regulation at any time.

(3) A grantee shall retain all records pertaining to a grant for 3 years from the date the final report is submitted under §B(1) of this regulation.

(4) In the case of an audit or litigation, the Department may extend the time period under §B(1) or (3) of this regulation until the completion of the audit or litigation.

C. Progress Reports. A grantee shall submit to the Program:

(1) Interim reports describing the progress of the grant; and

(2) A comprehensive final report that provides a summary of all activities conducted under the grant no later than the deadline specified by the Department, including the:
(a) Number of individuals screened;

(b) Tests used;

(c) Cost of the tests; and

(d) Cancers detected by the tests.

D. Publications.

(1) A grantee who publishes results from activities supported by a grant approved under this chapter shall include in the publication the following acknowledgement: "Supported in part with funds from the Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program of the Maryland Department of Health."

(2) A grantee shall provide the Department with one electronic copy of any published article associated with an activity conducted under a grant.

E. Ownership of Cancer Screening Tests. A grantee:

(1) Shall ensure that a cancer screening test purchased under a Program grant is used for the sole purpose of the grant;

(2) Shall keep an inventory of cancer screening tests purchased; and

(3) May not transfer a cancer screening test to another entity without written permission from the Department.

F. Termination.

(1) The Department may terminate a grant:
(a) If a grantee fails to comply with:
(i) The requirements of this chapter; or

(ii) State, federal, and municipal laws applicable to the grant;

(b) If a grantee fails to carry out the purposes for which the grant was awarded;

(c) In compliance with a court order; or

(d) At the request of the grantee.

(2) The Department may not be held responsible for any expenses incurred by a grantee after cancellation of a grant.

(3) The grantee shall return all unexpended funds to the Department within 30 days of termination of a grant.

G. Liability.

(1) A grantee shall be solely responsible for its actions related to the:
(a) Program application process; and

(b) Activities conducted under a grant.

(2) The Department may not be held liable for any claims, losses, liabilities, expenses, or damages arising from activities related to the:
(a) Program application process; or

(b) Activities conducted under a grant.

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