Sec. 91.031. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICE. (a) The department shall include in its contracts with service providers under this chapter or Subchapter E, Chapter 117, 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 department shall monitor a service provider's performance under a contract for service under this chapter or Subchapter E, Chapter 117. In monitoring performance, the department 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.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 213, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.354, eff. April 2, 2015.
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