Verification Procedure (1) The signature file of each processed file is validated.
(2) If processed files are pieces of a bigger file, the latter is put together.
(3) Each file obtained in the previous step is then decrypted and uncompressed.
(4) Each data file contained in the previous step is then validated against the format defined in Part A, Section 9, reference 1 of this Specification.
(5) If Part A, Section 9, reference 1 of this Specification includes a verification process, that will be applied at this step. If any discrepancy is found in any of the steps, the Deposit will be considered incomplete.
Protocols Each party hereby agrees that the inclusion of additional protocols may be required to make this Agreement specific. All such protocols shall be negotiated, determined and agreed upon by both parties hereto.
Electronic Visit Verification ("EVV A. To ensure:
1. the EVV system is used to verify the provision of services governed under 40 TAC, Chapter 68 or its successor;
2. only authorized people access the Contractor's EVV account;
3. all data elements required by HHSC or HHSC's designee are uploaded or entered and maintained in the EVV system completely, accurately, and prior to submitting the claim;
4. that each time services governed by 40 TAC Chapter 68 or its successor are delivered to an individual, the Contractor's staff uses an HHSC-approved EVV system; and
5. service delivery documentation is immediately available for review by HHSC when requested.
B. Equipment provided to Contractor by HHSC, HHSC’s designee, or an HHSC-approved EVV vendor, must be returned in good condition when the equipment is no longer needed under this Contract. In the context of this agreement, “good condition” means Contractor must not place any marks or identifying information on the equipment and may not alter information on the equipment including logos and serial numbers. If the equipment is lost, stolen, marked, altered or damaged by Contractor, Contractor may be required to pay the replacement cost for each piece of equipment that is lost, stolen, marked or damaged. Replacement costs for lost, stolen, marked or damaged equipment may be assessed periodically. If Contractor recovers previously lost or stolen equipment for which Contractor paid the replacement cost in the prior 12 months, Contractor may return the equipment and be reimbursed for the replacement costs within 12 months of the date HHSC, HHSC’s designee or an HHSC-approved EVV vendor (as applicable) received payment in full from the Contractor. This is provided the equipment is returned in good condition as specified above.
C. HHSC may perform EVV compliance oversight reviews to determine if Contractor has complied with EVV compliance requirements as outlined in 40 TAC Chapter 68 or its successor, EVV Policy posted on the HHSC EVV website or EVV Policy Handbook.
D. If the Contractor determines an electronic record in the EVV system needs to be adjusted at any time, the Contractor will make the adjustment in the EVV system using the most appropriate EVV reason code number(s), EVV reason code description(s) and enter any required free text when completing visit maintenance in the EVV system, if applicable.
E. Contractor must begin using an HHSC-approved EVV system prior to submitting an EVV relevant claim.
F. All claims for services required to use EVV (EVV claims) must match to an accepted EVV visit transaction in the EVV Aggregator (the state’s centralized EVV database) prior to reimbursement of an EVV claim. Without a matching accepted EVV visit transaction, the claim will be denied.
G. Contractor must submit all EVV related claims through the Texas Medicaid Claims Administrator, or as otherwise described in the EVV Policy posted on the HHSC EVV website or in the EVV Policy Handbook.
H. Contractor must complete all required EVV training as outlined in the EVV Policy posted on the HHSC EVV website or EVV Policy Handbook: • Prior to using either an EVV vendor system or an EVV proprietary system and • Yearly thereafter.
I. Contractor and, if applicable, the Contractor’s appointed EVV system administrator, must complete, sign and date the EVV Onboarding Form as outlined in 40 TAC Chapter 68 or its successor, EVV Policy posted on the HHSC website or EVV Policy Handbook.
MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION The goal of this task is to report the benefits resulting from this project by performing M&V of GHG and energy consumption reduction. • Enter into agreement with M&V subcontractor per subtask 1.9 (if using outside vendor) • Coordinate demonstration site visits with the M&V subcontractor at the demonstration site • Develop M&V protocol for pre-installation measurements (and calculations): o Electric, natural gas and/or other fossil fuel consumption and GHG emissions (use appropriate emissions factor from Attachment 8, FPIP Calculator Tool of the grant solicitation) of the equipment/process/system(s)/sub-system(s) that are to be upgraded and/or replaced and/or modified. o Ensure installation of sub-metering equipment and data loggers for pre/post data analysis. • Prepare and provide a detailed M&V Plan for each project demonstration site to include but not be limited to: o A description of the monitoring equipment and instrumentation that will be used. o A description of the key input parameters and output metrics that will be measured. o A description of the M&V protocol and analysis methods to be employed. o A description of the independent, third-party M&V services to be employed, if applicable. • Perform three months (or shorter period as approved in writing by the CAM) of pre-installation measurements (and calculations) based on the M&V protocol for pre-installation. • Prepare and provide a Pre-Installation M&V Findings Report that includes M&V protocol, pre-install measurements (and calculations), analysis, and results performed in this task. • Develop M&V protocol for post-installation measurements (and calculations) of: o Electric, natural gas and/or other fossil fuel consumption and GHG emissions (use appropriate emissions factor from Attachment 8 of the grant solicitation) of the equipment/process/system(s)/sub-system(s) that will be upgraded and/or replaced and/or modified • Perform 12 months (or shorter period as approved in writing by the CAM) of post- installation measurements based on M&V protocol for post-installation. • Provide a summary of post-installation M&V progress in Progress Report(s) (see subtask 1.5) which shall include but not be limited to:
E-VERIFICATION The Vendor represents and warrants that it will ensure its compliance with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act of 2008, and will register and participate in the status verification system for all newly hired employees. Mississippi Code Annotated §§71-11-1 et seq. The term “employee” as used herein means any person that is hired to perform work within the State of Mississippi. As used herein, “status verification system” means the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 that is operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, also known as the E-Verify Program, or any other successor electronic verification system replacing the E-Verify Program. Vendor agrees to maintain records of such compliance. Upon request of the State and after approval of the Social Security Administration or Department of Homeland Security when required, Vendor agrees to provide a copy of each such verification. Vendor further represents and warrants that any person assigned to perform services hereafter meets the employment eligibility requirements of all immigration laws. The breach of this agreement may subject Vendor to the following: termination of this contract for goods or services and ineligibility for any state or public contract in Mississippi for up to three (3) years with notice of such cancellation/termination being made public; the loss of any license, permit, certification, or other document granted to Vendor by an agency, department or governmental entity for the right to do business in Mississippi for up to one (1) year; or,