(a) HHSC shall identify contracts that require enhanced monitoring.(b) In determining which contracts require enhanced monitoring, HHSC shall consider factors, including:(1) contract amount;(2) risk;(3) special circumstances of the project; and(4) the scope of the goods or services provided.(c) HHSC shall adopt procedures to administer the enhanced contract monitoring program.(d) Information on contracts that require enhanced monitoring will be reported to the HHSC Executive Commissioner at least quarterly. The HHSC Executive Commissioner will be notified immediately of any serious issues or risks that are identified with respect to such a contract.(e) This section does not apply to a memorandum of understanding, interagency contract, interlocal agreement, or contract for which there is not a cost.