# Finances

(a) The licensee shall meet the following financial requirements:&#x20;

&#x20;  (1) Develop and maintain a financial plan that ensures resources necessary to meet operating costs for the care and supervision of children.&#x20;

&#x20;  (2) Maintain financial records.&#x20;

&#x20;  (3) Submit financial reports to the Department when requested to do so by the Department in writing.&#x20;

&#x20;     (A) The Department's request shall explain the need for the disclosure and shall include a due date for the licensee to submit the requested information.&#x20;

&#x20;     (B) The Department has the authority to reject any financial report, and to request and examine additional information including interim financial statements. The Department will put its reason(s) for rejecting a report in writing.

> NOTE: Authority cited: Section 1596.81, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1596.72, 1596.73 and 1596.81, Health and Safety Code.
