Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
Title 5. SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY HANDICAPPED |
Chapter 91. TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND |
Subchapter C. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION |
Sec. 91.031. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICE
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(a) The commission shall include in its contracts with service providers provisions relating to:
(1) clearly defined and measurable program performance standards that directly relate to the service provided;
(2) clearly defined penalties for nonperformance of a contract term; and
(3) clearly specified accounting, reporting, and auditing requirements applicable to money received under the contract.
(b) The commission shall monitor a service provider's performance under a contract for service. In monitoring performance, the commission shall:
(1) use a risk-assessment methodology to institute statewide monitoring of contract compliance of service providers; and
(2) evaluate service providers based on clearly defined and measurable program performance objectives.