LAC 48:VII.111. Appeal Procedure for Providers

A. Any service provider who is adversely affected by the action of OPRADA in denying or revoking Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Mental Health Service Block Grant funds may file an appeal of the action to the Secretary of DHHR through the DHHR Appeals Section within 30 calendar days of receipt of the notice. The appeal or request for a hearing shall be in writing and specify in detail the reasons for submission of the appeal and how the service provider has been adversely affected by the action of the office. B. In the event of an appeal, the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act R.S.49:950 et seq. C. The decision will be provided in writing to the appealing party. The written decision shall constitute final administrative action on the appeal. If the contract was originally solicited in accordance with R.S.39:1503(A)(2), the Division of Administration, Office of Contractual Review regulations apply.