OAR 441-930-0260
Examination of Certified Providers
(1)
Each provider that is or should be certified is subject to an examination by the director. The director may conduct an examination of the condition and resources, including a review of the sales contracts used by the certified provider, to determine whether the provider is complying with requirements of ORS 97.923 (Definitions for ORS 97.923 to 97.949) to 97.949 (Notification by director to appropriate federal, state or local law enforcement officer of violation of ORS 97.923 to 97.949), the laws of this state and the rules of the director.(2)
A provider shall pay to the director all fees and costs of an examination pursuant to the provisions of OAR 441-930-0270 (Fees Assessed to Certified Providers and Registered Master Trustees).(3)
Upon the motion of the director or upon receipt of a complaint by a customer of the provider, the director may examine the provider with respect to any violation. In lieu of an annual on-site examination, the director may accept a report prepared by an independent accounting firm. Reports so accepted are considered for all purposes as an official report of the director.(4)
The director may examine a record relating to a prearrangement plan at any place and in any manner the director considers necessary to protect the interests of the purchasers or beneficiaries.(5)
Certified providers who maintain books and records outside the state of Oregon may, at the discretion of the director, produce the records in Oregon for examination.(6)
Upon completion of an examination conducted by the director shall issue a written report to the certified provider indicating the examination procedures applied and the examination findings.
Source:
Rule 441-930-0260 — Examination of Certified Providers, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=441-930-0260.