2007 California Welfare and Institutions Code Article 1.5. Definitions

CA Codes (wic:11225-11236)

11225.  Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions
contained in this article shall govern the construction of this
chapter.


11226.  "Appeal proceeding" means an administrative hearing
conducted by a hearing officer of the department.



11227.  "Audit" means a review of the claims, accounts, and
documents of an auditee.



11228.  "Date of mailing" means the date postmarked on the envelope
if postage was prepaid and the envelope was properly addressed.



11229.  "Department" means the State Department of Social Services.



11230.  "Director" means the Director of Social Services.



11231.  "Duplicate" means a facsimile copy of the original produced
by photocopying or other technique of accurate reproduction.



11232.  "Hearing officer" means an administrative law judge
designated by the director.



11233.  "Informal conference" means a proceeding conducted in person
or by telephone for the purpose of clarifying or resolving issues.



11234.  "Party" means the group home provider, foster family agency,
or the department.



11235.  "Protest" means a written request for a review.  The request
shall contain the basis for the provider's objections to the audit
findings or set rate.


11236.  (a) "Set rate" means the per child per month rate set by the
department for an AFDC-FC group home program or foster family
agency.
   (b) "Set rate" includes the rate set using projected data supplied
by the provider for a proposed program, the rate set using data
reported by the provider for an existing program, or the rate set
using the results of a rate review, rate appeal, or audit done by, or
on behalf of, the department.