TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 2: HEALTH
§ 2438. Expenditure and Fiscal Authority. The DCCA shall be the expenditure authority over funds appropriated for the Commonwealth Respite Services Program. In addition to any other forms of assistance provided under this Act, the DCCA is authorized to set up a voucher and/or stipend program for the sole purpose of acquiring respite care services for eligible recipients. Administration of the respite voucher and/or stipend program, including, but not limited to, establishing financial eligibility criteria and limits of vouchers and/or stipend, shall be established by rules as prescribed by the DCCA in conjunction with the Secretary of Finance. The DCCA will act as fiscal intermediary for any or all funds made available for respite services through a voucher and/or stipend program. Source: PL 14-36, § 9; repealed and reenacted by PL 20-43 § 2 (Mar. 2, 2018), modified. Commission Comment: The Commission changed “Commonwealth Respite Care Program” to “Commonwealth Respite Services Program” pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(g).