Penalties for Provider Due to Non-Compliance with Policy

Penalties for Provider Due to Non-Compliance with Policy A provider shall receive the following penalties when non-compliance with any written CCPP program policy is violated. This Rule applies to only those policy violations that do not result in an improper payment. Examples of non-compliance include but are not limited to: 1. Provider closure outside of allowable days 2. Not maintaining sign in/out sheets on site for a period of 3 (three) years 3. Not meeting training requirements by provided deadlines When policy violations occur, the following penalties will be enacted: A. When the policy violation impacts the health and safety of children and/or staff: a. First Identified Instance: Suspension of new certificates for a period of 6 (six) months from the date of identification of violation. b. Second Identified Instance: Suspension from CCPP for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of identification of violation. c. Third Identified Instance: Permanent termination from participation in the CCPP. B. All other policy violations not resulting in an improper payment: a. First Identified Instance: Provider receives a written warning and mandatory technical assistance related to the violation. b. Second Identified Instance: Provider must pay a $1,000 fine and participate in mandatory technical assistance related to the violation. c. Third Identified Instance: Permanent termination from participation in the CCPP. NOTE: Penalties for violations occur over the provider’s lifetime within the CCPP. Penalties are counted as a single instance. Multiple penalties may be accrued within the same investigation.