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(b) Applicants shall have 60 calendar days from the date of a department notification of intent to deny certification, to submit a written request for an informal hearing.
(c) If no request for an informal hearing is made, the determination to deny certification shall become final, and the department shall send a final notice of denial to the applicant within 30 calendar days after expiration of the time period in par. (b). The notice shall state the reason for denial and notify the applicant of its appeal rights under ch. 227, Stats., and s. Adm 82.75.
(d) Each applicant denied certification may reapply for certification, no earlier than the following:
1. Three months from the date of the final notice of denial of certification, if the denial is based on the reasons listed in par. (a) 1., 2., or 4.
2. Twelve months from the date of the final notice of denial of certification, if the denial is based on the reason listed in par. (a) 3.
(3)Length of certification. A DVB shall remain on the DVB database for a period of three years unless the certification is not renewed under s. Adm 82.52, 82.70 or 82.75; or the DVB is decertified under s. Adm 82.65, 82.70 or 82.75.
History: EmR1041: emerg. cr., eff. 11-14-10; CR 11-004: cr. Register September 2011 No. 669, eff. 10-1-11; correction in (1) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., correction in (1) (d) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register September 2011 No. 669; correction in (1) (b), (i), (2) (c), (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 82.52Renewal procedure.
(1)Prior to the end of each of the first two years of every three-year certification period, the department may review any accumulated information for the DVB. As part of the review, the department may collect or require submittal of further information for the DVB. The review shall address whether the DVB is continuing to comply with this chapter. Unless the department notifies the DVB otherwise at the completion of the review, the certification shall renew for the following year.
(2)A DVB shall have 60 calendar days from the date of a department notification of intent to deny renewal of certification, to submit a written request for an informal hearing under s. Adm 82.70.
(3)If no request for an informal hearing is made, the determination to deny renewal of certification shall become final, and the department shall send a final notice of denial to the DVB within 30 calendar days after expiration of the time period in sub. (2). The notice shall state the reason for denial and notify the DVB of its appeal rights under ch. 227, Stats., and s. Adm 82.75. The department shall send a copy of the final notice to the department of transportation.
History: EmR1041: emerg. cr., eff. 11-14-10; CR 11-004: cr. Register September 2011 No. 669, eff. 10-1-11; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register September 2011 No. 669; correction in (2), (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 82.55Recertification procedure. To maintain its certification status, a DVB shall reapply for its certification prior to the designated expiration date, in accordance with the following procedure:
(1)The department shall send a recertification application form to each DVB by electronic mail, at least 60 calendar days prior to the certification expiration date.
(2)The DVB shall submit the completed recertification application form, all business taxes filed during the three preceding years, current business financials, attestation to providing a useful business function, and a fee of $150, to the department within 60 calendar days of receipt of the application form, except the department shall grant a time extension where good cause is shown by the DVB. Any request for a time extension shall specify the length of time for which the extension is requested and the reasons for the request.
(3)Processing of recertification applications shall follow the certification procedure described in s. Adm 82.50.
(4)The recertification process may be postponed for a certified person while he or she is on active duty if the postponement is required by state or federal law or regulation.
History: EmR1041: emerg. cr., eff. 11-14-10; CR 11-004: cr. Register September 2011 No. 669, eff. 10-1-11; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 82.60Decertification criteria.
(1)The department shall decertify a DVB that is found to not meet the DVB eligibility standards in s. Adm 82.20.
(2)Sufficient reasons for decertification include the following:
(a) The status of the DVB has changed to the extent that it no longer satisfies the requirement of ownership, control, and active management of the business or the requirement to perform a useful business function.
(b) The DVB fails to submit an application for recertification within the allotted time period.
(c) The DVB fails to comply with a request from the department for records or information within the allotted time period.
(d) The DVB knowingly provides false or misleading information in support of its certification or recertification application or in response to the department’s request for records or information.
(e) The DVB is notified of a change to the certification standards and procedures and does not comply with the department’s notification to comply.
(f) The DVB does not maintain current information on the DVB database.
History: EmR1041: emerg. cr., eff. 11-14-10; CR 11-004: cr. Register September 2011 No. 669, eff. 10-1-11; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 82.65Decertification procedure.
(1)Initiation of decertification process.
(a) The department may, at the request of any state agency or at its own discretion, examine any business certified as a DVB to verify that the DVB qualifies for certification.
(b) Any business or individual who believes that a business certified as a DVB does not qualify under the standards of eligibility for certification may request a decertification investigation by the department. This request shall be written and signed and shall contain specific identification of the affected DVB, and the basis for the belief that the DVB does not meet the eligibility standards.
(2)Investigation procedure.
(a) The department shall notify the DVB, in writing, that the DVB is the subject of a decertification investigation. The notification shall explain the basis for the belief that the DVB does not meet the eligibility standards for certification.
(b) The department may request records or other documentation from the DVB, may conduct an on-site visit of the DVB facilities and may question other parties during its investigation. Failure to cooperate fully with a record request or during an on-site visit may result in decertification.
(c) The department may impose a time limit of not less than 15 calendar days in which the DVB shall respond to a request for records or other documentation, except the department shall grant a time extension where good cause is shown by the DVB. Any request for a time extension shall specify the length of time for which the extension is requested and the reason for the request. If the DVB fails to provide the information within the time limit imposed, the department shall issue a notice of intent to decertify.
(d) Upon completion of the investigation, the department shall prepare a written report that includes all of the following:
1. A statement of the facts leading to the investigation.
2. Steps taken in the investigation.
3. Findings of the investigation.
4. A conclusion that contains a recommendation for disposition of the matter.
(3)Notice of intent to decertify.
1. If the department determines that a DVB failed to comply with a reasonable request for records or other documentation or does not qualify for certification, the department shall send the DVB a copy of the report prepared under sub. (2) (d) — along with a notice of intent to decertify, stating the reasons for decertification and offering the DVB the opportunity for an informal hearing under s. Adm 82.70.
2. The department shall send a copy of any notice issued under subd. 1. to the department of transportation.
(b) The DVB shall have 60 calendar days from the date of the department’s notification to submit a written request for an informal hearing.
(c) If no request for an informal hearing is made, the administrator shall issue a final notice of decertification, stating the factual and legal grounds therefore and notifying the DVB of its appeal rights under ch. 227, Stats., and s. Adm 82.75.
(d) The department shall send a copy of the final notice of decertification to the affected DVB and to the department of transportation, within 30 calendar days after expiration of the time period in par. (b).
(4)Reapplication. A decertified business, financial adviser, or investment firm may reapply for certification no earlier than 12 months from the date of the final notice of decertification where the decertification is based on submittal of false or misleading information, and no earlier than 3 months from the date of the final notice of decertification where the decertification is based on other reasons. Any reapplication shall comply with the same submittal requirements as an initial application for certification, except the reapplication shall include notation of the previous decertification.
History: EmR1041: emerg. cr., eff. 11-14-10; CR 11-004: cr. Register September 2011 No. 669, eff. 10-1-11; corrections in (3) (a) 2., (d) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register September 2011 No. 669; correction in (3) (a) 1., (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 82.70Informal hearing procedure.
(1)Any business, financial adviser, or investment firm that has received a notice of intent to deny certification, to deny renewal of certification, to deny recertification, or to decertify, may submit a written request for an informal hearing. The request shall set forth the grounds on which the business, financial adviser, or investment firm believes the decision is in error, and may include any additional information that the business, financial adviser, or investment firm has to offer. The business, financial adviser, or investment firm shall submit the request for the informal hearing to the Administrator, Disvision of Enterprise Operations, Department of Administration, P.O. Box 7867, Madison, WI 53707-7867.
Note: Sections Adm 82.50 (2) (b), 82.52 (2), 82.55 (3), 82.65 (3) (b) and 82.94 (3) specify deadlines for submitting requests for informal hearings.
(2)The department shall schedule an informal hearing within 30 calendar days of receipt of the request. The department shall send a written notice of the scheduled hearing to all interested parties at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing date. The notice shall specify the date, time and location of the hearing. Interested parties shall include all persons who signed the application for certification or recertification.
(3)The department shall conduct the hearing on an informal basis.
(4)Within 10 business days after the hearing, the administrator shall notify the business, financial adviser, or investment firm in writing of the final decision.
(5)If the final decision is to grant certification, renew a certification, or issue a recertification, the department shall inform the business, financial adviser, or investment firm of that decision. If the final decision is to deny a certification, a certification renewal, or a recertification, or to decertify, the department shall notify the business, financial adviser, or investment firm of that final decision and the reasons for the decision. That notification shall also include reference to the applicant’s appeal rights under subch. III of ch. 227, Stats., and s. Adm 82.75.
(6)Once the department has made a final decision on certification, recertification or decertification, that determination shall take effect immediately. If a business, financial adviser, or investment firm has been denied certification or recertification or has been decertified, and then appeals the department’s decision in accordance with s. Adm 82.75, the department’s decision remains in effect unless and until the decision is reversed as a result of the appeals process.
History: EmR1041: emerg. cr., eff. 11-14-10; CR 11-004: cr. Register September 2011 No. 669, eff. 10-1-11; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register September 2011 No. 669; correction in (1), (4), (5), (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 82.75Appeal procedure.
(1)Any business, financial adviser, or investment firm which has been denied certification, certification renewal, or recertification, or which has been decertified, may submit a written request for a formal hearing under s. 227.42, Stats. The request shall be submitted to the department within 60 calendar days of the mailing date of the department’s notification. The request shall set forth the grounds on which the business, financial adviser, or investment firm believes the decision is in error, and shall include any additional information that the business, financial adviser, or investment firm has to offer. The business, financial adviser, or investment firm shall submit the request for the formal hearing to the Office of the Secretary, Department of Administration.
Note: The mailing address for the Secretary of the Department of Administration is P.O. Box 7864, Madison, WI 53707.
(2)The department shall schedule the formal hearing and shall send a written notice of the scheduled hearing to all interested parties at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing date. The notice shall specify the date, time and location of the hearing. Interested parties shall include all persons who signed the application for certification or recertification.
(3)The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to ss. 227.43 to 227.51, Stats. Both the business, financial adviser, or investment firm and the department may present evidence, subpoena witnesses and records, and cross-examine witnesses. The business, financial adviser, or investment firm and the department may be represented by counsel.
Note: Under ch. 227, Stats, the department may designate an official of the department or an employee on its staff or borrowed from another state agency as a hearing examiner to preside over a contested case.
(4)Within 20 business days after the conclusion of the hearing, the department shall make a decision based on findings of fact and conclusions of law, except as provided in sub. (5).
(5)The secretary may delegate the authority to make the final decision to the hearing examiner of another state agency. When this authority is delegated, the hearing examiner’s decision shall be the final administrative decision of the department.
(6)Within 30 business days after the conclusion of the hearing, the department shall notify the affected business, financial adviser, or investment firm and the department of transportation of the final decision regarding certification, certification renewal, recertification or decertification.
History: EmR1041: emerg. cr., eff. 11-14-10; CR 11-004: cr. Register September 2011 No. 669, eff. 10-1-11; corrections in (1), (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register September 2011 No. 669.
Adm 82.80Notification of changes in application information.
(1)A DVB shall notify the department in writing of any change in the information contained in an application for certification or recertification within 60 calendar days of the change or before bidding on a state contract, whichever is earlier.
(2)Within 15 calendar days of receiving the changes in sub. (1), the department shall send the DVB a written determination of either of the following:
(a) The change is not material, and the certification of the DVB continues.
(b) The change is material and warrants a review of the status of the DVB.
(3)If the change warrants a review of the status of the DVB, the department shall conduct the review following the decertification procedures in s. Adm 82.65.
(4)Failure by a DVB to notify the department of a change that would reduce disabled veteran ownership, control or management, or change the business function performed, may result in decertification and may result in the department forwarding pertinent information to the appropriate law enforcement authority for investigation and possible prosecution.
History: EmR1041: emerg. cr., eff. 11-14-10; CR 11-004: cr. Register September 2011 No. 669, eff. 10-1-11; correction in (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 82.90Certification of a business, financial adviser, or investment firm by another public agency.
(1)The department may waive some or all of the certification application requirements and procedures under s. Adm 82.50 for a business, financial adviser, or investment firm that is already certified by another public-sector agency if the department determines that the agency’s standards for certification and certification procedures are substantially equivalent to the department’s.
(2)In making the determination in sub. (1), the department may consider factors that include the following:
(a) The documentation that the applicant was required to provide to receive certification by the agency.
(b) Whether an on-site visit was performed.
(c) The length of time for which certification is effective.
(3)To receive any waivers under this section, an applicant shall provide the department with documentation showing the equivalency specified in sub. (1) and addressing the factors specified in sub. (2), except the documentation for sub. (1) is not required for an applicant that submits proof of being certified by an agency listed under sub. (4).
(4)The department shall maintain a list of certification agencies whose certification procedures are found under sub. (1) to be equivalent to the department’s standards.
History: EmR1041: emerg. cr., eff. 11-14-10; CR 11-004: cr. Register September 2011 No. 669, eff. 10-1-11; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 82.95Certification criteria for a corporation owned by a nonprofit organization.
(1)The department may certify a corporation owned by a nonprofit organization if the department determines that the nonprofit organization is controlled and managed by disabled veterans or their duly authorized representatives. Factors that the department may consider in reaching this determination include the following:
(a) At least 51 percent of the members who may elect the board of directors or trustees and who are entitled to vote on a dissolution of the nonprofit organization are disabled veterans.
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