53-6-1409. Auditor evaluation hearings -- adoption of rules. At least once a year, the department shall conduct auditor evaluation hearings to identify issues, recommend or require corrective actions, and provide for ongoing and future evaluation of auditor performance. With input from providers, including comments gathered at the auditor evaluation hearings, the department shall adopt rules for:

(1) appropriate and inappropriate conduct and determinations by auditors; and

(2) penalties and sanctions for inappropriate conduct and determinations.