What can be disputed in an IDR?

The correct choice identifies that "factual inaccuracies with the state agency" can be disputed in an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process. This is due to the nature of IDRs which are designed to address specific factual matters that may have been incorrectly reported or interpreted by the state agency. When a surveyor believes that certain facts presented to the agency are inaccurate, they have the opportunity to dispute these inaccuracies through the IDR process.

Disputing factual inaccuracies is essential because it involves addressing the core data that supports findings or decisions made by the agency. If these facts are not accurately represented, it can lead to incorrect conclusions about survey results, policy implementations, or compliance requirements.

In contrast, policy changes, surveyor opinions, and regulatory changes represent areas that are generally considered outside the scope of factual disputes. Policy and regulatory changes are typically established through formal processes and may require different avenues for resolution or discussion rather than an IDR. Similarly, surveyor opinions are subjective interpretations and professional judgments that do not pertain directly to the factual accuracy of data presented, making them less effective as points of dispute in an IDR.