627.502—Grievance and hearing procedures for noncriminal complaints at the SDA and SSG levels.

(a) Each SDA and SSG, pursuant to guidelines established by the recipient, shall establish procedures for resolving complaints and grievances arising in connection with JTPA programs operated by the SDA, the SSG, and other subrecipients under the Act. The procedures also shall provide for resolution of complaints arising from actions taken by the SDA or the SSG with respect to investigations or monitoring reports of their subgrantees, contractors, and other subrecipients ( section 144(a) ).
(b) Each SDA and SSG grievance hearing procedure shall include written notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing; an opportunity to present evidence; a written decision; and a notice of appeal rights.
(c) The SDA and SSG procedures shall provide for a decision within 60 days of the filing of the complaint.