KRS 304.17A-743: Pharmacy audit appeals process.

(1) The auditing entity conducting an audit shall establish an appeals process under

which a pharmacy may appeal a final audit report. The auditing entity shall provide

to the pharmacy, prior to or at the time of the delivery of the preliminary audit

report, a written explanation of the appeals process, including the name, address,

and phone number of the person to whom the appeal should be addressed.

(2) Following the appeal if it is determined that an audit report or any portion thereof is

unsubstantiated, th e audit report or unsubstantiated portion shall be dismissed

without the necessity of further proceedings.

(3) The auditing entity shall not recoup disputed funds or collect interest on disputed

funds until the final internal disposition of the audit, incl uding the appeals process

set forth in subsection (1) of this section.