Older Persons Act, 2006 (Act No. 13 of 2006)RegulationsRegulations Regarding Older Persons, 2010Chapter 1 : Creating An Enabling And Supportive Environment For Older Persons2. Application for financial award |
| (1) | A service provider must apply to the Minister for a financial award contemplated in section 8(1)(a) of the Act in a form identical to Form 1 in Annexure A. |
| (2) | A financial award contemplated in subregulation (1) may be provided to a service provider who satisfies the Minister in writing that the service provider— |
| (a) | provides a service to older persons or operates a residential facility and will use the financial award for the benefit of older persons; |
| (b) | maintains a register of members and beneficiaries; |
| (c) | is registered in terms of the Act; |
| (d) | has the financial and management skills to provide the relevant service or operate the residential facility and will immediately report any financial irregularities or abuse to the South African Police Service, the Director-General or a social worker; and |
| (e) | will apply effective accounting measures and keep proper records with regard to the expenditure of the financial award received. |
| (3) | If the Minister has approved or rejected an application for a financial award contemplated in subregulation (1), he or she must notify the successful applicant in writing of his or her decision, and with regard to the rejection of the application, must furnish the unsuccessful applicant with reasons for such rejection. |
| (4) | If a service provider who has received a financial award contemplated in subregulation (1) ceases to comply with the provisions of subregulation (2), that service provider is liable for the repayment of any portion of or the total amount of the financial award. |