RCW 43.20A.415Purchase 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 s 5077; 1971 ex.s. c 309 s 4.]
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