55 Pa. Code § 4300.84
The Department will participate in the cost of consultants and contracted personnel when justifiable for programmatic or administrative reasons. Consultants and personnel obtained through contracts are considered independent contractors engaged for specified services on a fee-for-service or contractual basis. A written agreement shall state the services to be provided, the rate of compensation and the method of payment. Consultant fees shall be determined in accordance with prevailing rates.
55 Pa. Code § 4300.84
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 4300.81 (relating to applicability); 55 Pa. Code § 4300.111 (relating to applicability); 55 Pa. Code § 4300.114 (relating to agency schedule of charges); 55 Pa. Code § 4300.115 (relating to Department established fees); and 55 Pa. Code § 4300.116 (relating to county negotiated fees).