A. Beginning January 1, 1999, and on January 1 each year thereafter, the Department of Human Services shall submit to the Governor and the Legislature an annual report of the administrative activities of the Developmental Disabilities Services Division. The report shall include a clear and complete description of the administrative procedures utilized by the Developmental Disabilities Services Division including, but not limited to:

1. Accounting and budgeting practices;

2. Client statistical data gathering and management;

3. Data processing procedures;

4. Development and maintenance of program service plans;

5. Provide contracting and evaluation procedures;

6. Incorporation of advisory committee assessment recommendations; and

7. Any other area of activity that is not related to direct delivery of services to applicants and clients.

B. The report shall also include, but not be limited to, previous year performance data on:

1. The number of clients:

a.who applied for service,

b.accepted for service,

c.for whom plans for service were approved or denied,

d.receiving services by classification of service objective, and

e.who were provided a type of service that differed from the objective contained in the client's service plan;

2. The cost of services;

3. The total cost for clients who received services;

4. The average cost and percentile cost distribution of purchased services for all clients served; and

5.a.The average cost for all clients who received:

(1)at least eight hours of care,

(2)between eight and sixteen hours of care, and

(3)between sixteen and twenty-four hours of care.

b.In determining such averages, the Department shall include, but not be limited to, the following costs:

(1)laboratory and x-ray services,

(2)dental services,

(3)occupational therapy,

(4)speech therapy,

(5)physical therapy,

(6)doctor services,

(7)nursing services,

(8)hospitalization,

(9)optometry services,

(10)housing services,

(11)utilities,

(12)food,

(13)transportation,

(14)clothing, and

(15)administrative costs of providing such services.

C. Beginning January 1, 1999, and on or before January 1 each year thereafter, the Department shall prepare a report outlining the Department's two-year plan for providing individualized services to clients with developmental disabilities. The report shall include any new federal mandates and an estimate of any costs associated with such mandates, and recommendations for any needed statutory or constitutional changes. The Commission for Human Services shall review, amend if necessary and approve the report. The Department shall transmit the approved report to the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Added by Laws 1998, c. 390, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.