(a) HHSC shall identify contracts that require enhanced
monitoring.
(b) In determining which contracts require enhanced
monitoring, HHSC shall consider factors, including:
(1) contract amount;
(2) risk;
(3) special circumstances of the project; and
(4) the scope of the goods or services provided.
(c) HHSC shall adopt procedures to administer the enhanced
contract monitoring program.
(d) Information on contracts that require enhanced
monitoring will be reported to the HHSC Executive Commissioner at
least quarterly. The HHSC Executive Commissioner will be notified
immediately of any serious issues or risks that are identified with
respect to such a contract.
(e) This section does not apply to a memorandum of
understanding, interagency contract, interlocal agreement, or contract
for which there is not a cost.
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