43.20A.415 - Purchase of services from public or nonprofit agencies -- Retention of basic responsibilities by secretary.

Purchase of services from public or nonprofit agencies — Retention of basic responsibilities by secretary.

When, pursuant to RCW 43.20A.400 through 43.20A.430, the secretary elects to purchase a service or services, he or she shall retain continuing basic responsibility for:

     (1) Determining the eligibility of individuals for services;

     (2) The selection, quality, effectiveness, and execution of a plan or program of services suited to the need of an individual or of a group of individuals; and

     (3) Measuring the cost effectiveness of purchase of services.

[2009 c 549 § 5077; 1971 ex.s. c 309 § 4.]