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terminated for cause is not eligible for expansion of current contracts, if any, or new contracts or renewals until the Department has determined that Contractor has satisfactorily resolved the issues underlying the suspension or termination. Additionally, if this Contract is found to be void, any amount paid is subject to refund. Section 17.03 Appeals Rights. Pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code § 2105.302, after receiving notice from the Department of termination of a contract with DSHS funded by block grant funds, Contractor may request an administrative hearing under Tex. Gov. Code Chapter 2001. ARTICLE XVIII CLOSEOUT AND CONTRACT RECONCILIATION Section 18.01 Cessation of Services At Closeout. Upon expiration of this Contract or Program Attachment, as applicable, (and any renewals of this Contract or Program Attachment) on its own terms, Contractor shall cease services under this Contract or Program Attachment and shall cooperate with DSHS to the fullest extent possible to ensure the orderly and safe transfer of responsibilities under this Contract to DSHS or other entity designated by DSHS. Upon receiving notice of Contract or Program Attachment termination or non-renewal, the Contractor agrees to immediately begin to transition recipients of services to alternative service providers, as needed. Contractor also agrees to completely cease providing services under this Contract or Program Attachment by the date specified in the termination or non-renewal notice. Contractor shall not bill DSHS for services performed after termination or expiration of this Contract or Program Attachment, or incur any additional expenses once this Contract or Program Attachment is terminated or has expired. Upon termination, expiration or non-renewal of this Contract or a Program Attachment, Contractor shall immediately initiate Closeout activities described in this Article. Section 18.02 Administrative Offset. The Department shall have the right to administratively offset amounts owed by Contractor against billings. Section 18.03 Deadline for Closeout. Contractor shall submit all financial, performance, and other Closeout reports required under this Contract within sixty (60) calendar days after the Contract or Program Attachment end date. Unless otherwise provided under the Final Billing Submission section of the Payment Methods and Restrictions Article, the Department is not liable for any claims that are not received within sixty (60) calendar days after the Contract or Program Attachment end date. Section 18.04 Payment of Refunds. Any funds paid to the Contractor in excess of the amount to which the Contractor is finally determined to be entitled under the terms of this Contract constitute a debt to the Department and will result in a refund due. Contractor shall pay any refund amount due within the time period established by the Department. Section 18.05 Disallowances and Adjustments. The Closeout of this Contract or Program Attachment does not affect the Department's right to disallow costs and recover funds on the basis of a later audit or other review or the Contractor's obligation to return any funds due as a result of later refunds, corrections, or other transactions. Section 18.06 Contract Reconciliation. If Contractor is required to annually reconcile multi-year contracts, Contractor, within sixty (60) calendar days after the end of each year of this Contract, shall General Provisions (Core Subrecipient 2009) 6/5/08 Page 37 of 38