HAR §17-1620-24. Hearings

Requirements for administrative hearings shall be as provided in chapter 17- 1602, except that: (1) In the case of a successful appeal from a denial of an application for adoption assistance made after the finalization of the adoption, adoption assistance shall be paid retroactive as of the date of the department's receipt of the application for adoption assistance; and (2) In the case of a successful appeal from a denial of an application for adoption assistance made prior to the finalization of the adoption, adoption assistance shall be initiated in accordance with this chapter. [Eff DEC 09 2010] (Auth: HRS §346-14(9); 45 C.F.R. §§205.10, 1356.40) (Imp: HRS §§346-12, 346-14(9); 45 C.F.R. §§205.10, 1356.40) §1620-25 Departmental review of adoption subsidy rate. The department shall review the established rate of adoption subsidy at least every five years to assure its continued appropriateness. [Eff DEC 09 2010] (Auth: HRS 346-14) (Imp: 45 C.F.R. §1356.21) §1620-26 Independent audit. The department shall arrange for a periodic and independently conducted audit, no less frequently than once every three years, of the Title IV-E program. [Eff DEC 09 2010] (Auth: HRS §346- 14) (Imp: 42 U.S.C. §671) 3. The repeal of chapter 17-944.1 and the adoption of chapter 17-1620, Hawaii Administrative Rules, shall take effect ten days after filing with the Office of the 1620-21 2946 Lieutenant Governor. 1620-22 2946