New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 1 - SOCIAL SERVICES GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 2 - GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Section 8.1.2.13 - COOPERATION

In accordance with federal and state laws and regulations and, if applicable, collective bargaining agreements, all HSD employees shall cooperate fully and promptly with requests from the OIG for information and data relating to HSD programs and operations. All HSD employees shall also comply with requests for interviews and briefings and must provide affidavits or sworn statements, if so requested by an employee of the OIG so designated to take affidavits or sworn statements. The OIG is not required to give advanced notice before conducting audits, reviews or investigations. When possible, supervisors will be informed in advance if their areas of responsibility that are to be audited. Because some OIG investigations may involve allegations of criminal misconduct, circumstances will dictate whether, and what type of, notice will be given, if any. HSD employees must not impede or hinder other employees' cooperation with the OIG. In accordance with Act 10-16C-1 through 10-16C-6 NMSA 1978, HSD managers shall prohibit reprisals against employees who cooperate with or disclose information to the OIG or other lawfully appropriate authority. HSD will also take administrative action against employees who take reprisals against employees who have cooperated with the OIG or other lawful appropriate authority to include, but is not limited to, counsel, reprimand, suspension, or termination. 8.1.2.13 NMAC, must be applied to all HSD contracts, replacing "HSD" with "contractor", where applicable.