New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 7 - ROLE OF THE COUNTY ADJUSTER
Subchapter 8 - SANCTIONS/APPEAL PROCEDURES
Section 10:7-8.2 - Procedures for appeals from sanctions
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:7-8.2
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The governing body of each county shall be afforded an opportunity to appeal any section imposed. Appeals will not be expected to resolve issues that have policy implications or broader applicability. There are two levels of appeal available:
1. Level 1: A request for a Level
1 appeal will be considered timely filed if it is submitted in writing to the
DHS, Director, Office of Finance within 30 days of receipt of the State applied
sanctions.
i. The first level of appeal
represents an informal administrative process. The appeal will be heard by
appropriate staff of the Office of Finance of DHS within 60 days of
receipt.
ii. The county should be
prepared to present such substantiating materials as may be required for an
informal discussion of the subject matter.
iii. This level of appeal will attempt to
reach equitable resolutions of the matters under dispute.
iv. Notice of the decision relating to the
first level of appeal will be provided to the county governing body and the
county adjuster when the Level 1 appeals process is completed.
2. Level 2: If the county is not
satisfied with the results of the first level of appeal, a second level may be
requested. A request for a Level 2 appeal will be considered timely filed if it
is submitted in writing to the Commissioner within 60 days of receipt of
notification of results of the Level I appeal.
i. The second level appeal will be heard by a
panel of representatives from the DHS consisting of the Commissioner or
designee, the Assistant Commissioner of Budget, Finance, Administration and
Real Estate or designee, and the Director(s) of the Division(s) appropriate to
the subject under dispute or designee(s). The Department will schedule an
appropriate time and place for the panel to hear the appeal within 60 days of
receipt.
ii. Notice of the decision
relating to the second level of appeal will be provided to the county governing
body and the county adjuster when the Level 2 appeals process is
completed.
(b) Any financial adjustments resulting from an appeal will be determined during the appeals process and depend on the specific situation.
(c) The date of submission is defined as the date received by the Department.
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