The department has the authority to:
(1) Conduct audits of a provider, either for cause or at random;
(2) Conduct audits at a provider's place of business using copies and originals of all files and records maintained by the provider;
(3) Conduct audits away from a provider's place of business, using copies of all files and records supplied by the provider;
(4) Require a provider to submit legible copies of all files and records requested for audit;
(5) When the department requires the provider to submit copies of records and files to the department, the provider shall submit the requested material within thirty calendar days of the request;
(6) Inspect and audit all of the provider's vocational rehabilitation files and records relating to services delivered under Title
51 RCW;
(7) Inspect and audit a provider's documentation supporting charges billed for vocational rehabilitation services delivered.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
51.04.020,
51.04.030,
51.32.095,
51.36.100,
51.36.110. WSR 03-11-009, § 296-19A-240, filed 5/12/03, effective 2/1/04; WSR 00-18-078, § 296-19A-240, filed 9/1/00, effective 6/1/01.]