§ 13-205. Audits

MD State Pers & Pens Code § 13-205 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The Secretary periodically shall audit a sample of instances of contractual employment in the various units to determine whether:

(1)    justification exists in each instance to continue certification for the contractual employee; and

(2)    the guidelines adopted under § 13-203 of this subtitle have been followed.

(b)    (1)    If, as a result of an audit, the Secretary determines that services performed by a contractual employee should be performed by a permanent employee, the Secretary shall:

(i)    refuse to renew the certification for the contractual employee; and

(ii)    recommend that a position for a permanent employee be established.

(2)    If, as a result of an audit, the Secretary determines that a unit has not complied with the guidelines adopted under § 13-203 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall:

(i)    advise the unit of the nature of the noncompliance; and

(ii)    suggest alternate criteria or methods that would have complied with the guidelines.