67:61:02:20.  Changes requiring notification. An accredited agency shall notify the department before a change in the agency director, a reduction in services provided by the agency, or the impending closure of the agency. Upon receiving a notification under this section, the department must make a determination on the agency's continued accreditation.

    An accredited agency shall give the department thirty days' written notice of closure. The agency shall provide the department with written documentation outlining the manner in which safe storage of financial records will be provided, for at least six years from the date of closure, and safe storage of client case records will be provided, for at least six years from the date of closure, as required by 42 C.F.R. § 2.19, in effect on October 1, 1999.

    The department may assist in arranging for the continuation of services to clients by another accredited agency before the closing.

    Source: 43 SDR 80, effective December 5, 2016; 50 SDR 63, effective November 27, 2023.

    General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25, 34-20A-27.

    Law Implemented: SDCL 34-20A-27.