# APPENDIX A: CS PROGRAM and AUTOMATED SYSTEM GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS 

This appendix provides a listing of Guidance documents, Action
Transmittals, Dear Colleague Letters and other information on selected
topics. This listing is intended to provide additional background and
guidance on the program and systems related aspects of child support. It
will be updated semiannually.

Most documents listed below are available at the OCSE web site:

<http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/>**.**

# Child Support Enforcement System Information

AT --99-08 dated 6/2/99 Reduction of the Alternative Penalty for States
That Fail to meet the 1996 PRWORA Statewide Automated Systems Deadline

AT-99-06 dated 3/15/99 Automated Systems for Child Support Enforcement:
A Guide for States---Revised April 1999

AT-99-03 dated 3/16/99 Distribution of the Addendum to the State Systems
APD Guide for Child Support Enforcement Systems.

AT 98-26 dated 8/25/98: CSE automation regulations.

AT-98-25 dated 8/25/98: CSE regulations on allocation of 80% matching
funds.

AT-98-23 dated 7/31/98: Alternative System Configuration to implement
provision of the Child Support Performance and Incentive Act of 1998, P.
L. 98-200 related to CSE program automation.

AT-98-22 dated 7/31/98: Alternative Penalty for States which failed to
implement statewide automated systems by deadline stipulated in Section
454(24) of the Social Security Act.

AT-97-08 dated 5/14/97: Reduction in Federal Financial participation
rates for the Child Support Enforcement Program under Title IV-D of the
Act.

**[[Child Support Enforcement Program
Information]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

**[[Administrative and Tax Offset & Passport
Denial]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

A new AT to be issued 10 or 11/99

DCL 99-88 dated 8/19/99 Passport Denial

DCL 99-75 dated 7/12/99

DCL 99-72 dated 7/8/99

DCL 99-49 dated 5/14/99 Federal Offset Program

DCL 99-41 dated 4/20/99 Passport Denial Procedures

DCL 99-30 dated 4/22/99 Important Changes concerning the Tax Offset
Program

DCL 99-09 dated 2/9/99 Federal Offset Program

AT-98-17: dated 7/6/98 Tax Refund Offset/Administrative Offset.

DCL 97-87 dated 11/26/97: Instructions for Federal Tax/Administrative
and Passport Denial.

**[[CSENet]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

CSENet Hotline telephone number: (800) 258-2736

DCL-99-50 Final CSENet Direct File Transfer (DFT) Documents

DCL 99-14 dated 2/12/99 CSENet Technology Upgrade Plan

Interface Guidance Document (IGD) Release 3.0 dated 11/24/97

CSENet Users Manual dated 10/21/97

CSENet Operations Manual dated 10/21/97

CSENet Program Maintenance Manual dated 8/22/97

The Transactions Exchange Process Automation Guide dated 6/17/98

Valid Transactions Table dated 5/6/98

Case Information Transaction Requirements (Final) dated 6/02/98

Test Deck Guide dated 4/15/98

Order Data Block changes to IGD sent out under Dear Colleague letter
mailed 6/98

Automated Archiving additions to the CSENet Users, CSENet Operations,
and CSENet Program Maintenance Manuals, sent out under the Dear
Colleague letter mailed 6/98

**[[Distribution]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

AT-98-24 dated 8/19/98: Instructions for the Distribution of Child
Support under Section 457(a)(6) of the Act.

AT-97-17 dated 10/21/97: Instructions for the distribution of Child
Support under section 457 of the Act.

AT 98-15 dated 4/24/98: Financial Distribution Test Deck generator for
Child Support distribution under PRWORA of 1996.

OCSE Distribution Test Deck Generator Version 1.02 contains help
features that provide guidance on PRWORA distribution.

DCL 99-36 Orientation course on Computer Based Training related to
Distribution

**[[EFT/EDI]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

DCL 99-01 dated 1/4/99: Describes EFT/EDI Project, article on
centralized collections and EFT/EDI and updated list of EFT/EDI contacts
in States.

DCL 93-28 dated June 15, 1993: EFT/EDI Pilot project, CSE Application
Banking Convention.

DCL 94-71 dated December 20, 1994: Updates EFT/EDI project.

NACHA: (800) 487-9180 or (703) 742-9190 or
[http://www.nacha.org](http://www.nacha.org/)

Child Support Application Banking Convention: A Guide for Child Support
Enforcement Entities and their Financial Institutions.

Child Support Application Banking Convention: A Guide for Employers and
Their Financial Institutions.

**[[EXPANDED FPLS]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

See FPLS web site for additional information:
<http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/>

FPLS Information Line: (202) 401-9267

**[[FIDM & AEI]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

DCL 99-110 dated 10/6/99 Financial Institution Data Match Fact Sheets

DCL 99-90 dated 9/2/99 Multistate Financial Data Match

DCL 99-89 dated 9/1/99 Multistate Financial Data Match Freeze and Seize
Matrix

DCL 99-83 dated 8/2/99 Multistate Financial Data Match

DCL 99-77 dated 7/23/99 Federal Case Registry (FCR) Multistate Financial
Data Match

DCL -- 99-15 dated 2/17/99 Generic Agreement for Financial Institution
Data Match

DCL -- 99-11 dated 2/12/99 Identifying Single State Financial
Institutions

AT 98-29 dated October 13, 1998: Policy questions and responses
regarding the Multi-state provisions of Financial Institutions Data
Match.

AT 98-07 dated 3/2/98: Policy questions and responses regarding the
Financial Institutions Data Match provisions of PRWORA.

AT 98-05 dated 3/2/98: Implementing Section 466(A)(14) of the Act,
High-Volume Automated Administrative Enforcement in Interstate cases.

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DCL 99-04dated 1/6/99 Provides Georgia's implementation process for
FIDM.

DCL 98-130dated 12/21/98 Announces the selection of the OCSE Financial
Industry liaison.

DCL 98-12 dated 2/9/98: Financial Institutions Data Match Project

Financial Data Match Specification Handbook dated June 8, 1998: These
specifications were published in the Federal Register on September 2,
1998, but are not yet final.

**[[Forms]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

AT 98-30 dated December 28, 1998: Interstate Child Support Enforcement
Case Processing and the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA).

AT 98-03 dated 1/27/98: Distribution of Federally approved standardized
Income Withholding Form.

AT- 97-19 dated 11/20/97: Distribution of Federal approved Interstate
Child Support Enforcement Forms Administrative Subpoena and Notice of
Liens.

AT 97-06 dated Mary 2, 1997: Distribution of Federal approved standard
interstate child support enforcement forms.

AT 97-03 Distribution of Federally approved Interstate Child Support
Enforcement Forms.

**[[General]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

AT---99-01 dated 2/10/99 Interim Final Rule- Conforming Child Support
Enforcement Rules to P.L. 104-93

AT 99-04 dated 3/15/99 Case Closure Final Rule 45 CFR Part 303

DCL 98-26 dated 3/6/98: Connect:Direct

Flash Bulletins/Child Support Report. Numerous articles featuring topics
related to the expanded FPLS.

Social Security Act with revisions, including technical amendments.

**[[Federal Case registry]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

AT 98-27 dated September 17, 1998: Policy Questions and Responses
related to placement of a Family Violence indicator.

AT-98-08 dated March 5, 1998: Policy Questions and Responses to the
State Case Registry and the Federal Case Registry of Child Support
Orders under sections 453(h) and 454A(e) of the Social Security Act.

Systems Workshops Binders. Compilation of information presented at Child
Support Enforcement Systems ("Bringing Us Together") Workshops in March
1998.

FCR Guides: (all are available at:
<http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/download.htm>)

Technical Assistance Guide (TAG)

TAG Associated Programs

Interface Guidance Document

Implementation Guide

IRS Publication 1075 (for project 1099 purposes)

**[[Interstate]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

AT 98-30 dated December 28, 1998: Interstate Child Support Case
Processing and Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA).

IM 98-01 Directory of Interstate Central Registries.

IM 97-05 Summary of One State Interstate retreat held April 14, 1997 in
Providence, Rhode Island.

Interstate Reference and Referral Guide (IRG) -- The IRG is a reference
guide (use by central registries) that provides State specific
interstate requirements for interstate case processing. OCSE is updating
the IRG and will provide it via OCSE website**:**
<http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse>

**[[Licensing]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

DCL 98-35 dated 4/15/98: Updated OCSE Information Exchange Report State
Licensing Restrictions and DHHS Office of Inspector General Reports.

National Conference of State Legislatures, Legisbrief dated January
1999: License Restrictions and Child Support. Also on the Internet at:
<http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cyf/restrict.htm>

**[[National Electronic Child Support Resource System
(NECSRS)]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

This clearinghouse includes child support enforcement resource materials
from OCSE, Federal, State, local agencies and Tribal organizations. We
are also working with States to share through NECSRS their effective
interstate approaches and best practices. NECSRS is available through
OCSE's website at: <http://ocse.acf.dhhs.gov/necsrspub/>

[**[[New
Hire]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**](http://ocse.acf.dhhs.gov/necsrspub/)

AT-99-05 dated 3/24/99 Policy Questions and Responses regarding the
National Directory of New Hires and the State Directory of New Hires
under the Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1996.

AT 97-18 dated 10/28/97: Proposed rule Quarterly Wage Unemployment
Compensation Claims data to New Hire Directories.

DCL 98-56 dated 6/17/98: "ABCs of Child Support: An Employer Overview"
Information Kit. Multi-level brochure, video, slides and presentation
script

DCL 97-28 dated 5/28/97: National Directory of New Hires

DCL 97-21 dated 4/17/98 and 97-38 dated 7/2/97: New Hire Implementation
Guide. Basic information for States about establishing a new hire
reporting program. Also provides ideas for employer outreach and
examples of other States\' outreach materials.

"Bright Ideas" Compendium of Best Practices. A sampling of States' best
practices regarding new hire reporting.

New Hire Reporting Information Kit. Multi-level brochure, video, slides
and presentation script.

Brochures. \"Increasing Financial Support for our Nation\'s Children\"
(December 1996), \"New Hire Reporting: The Answers to Your Questions\"
(May/June 1997), "Employers and Child Support: New Hire Reporting and
Wage Withholding" (June 1998). See also:

NDNH Guides (available at:

<http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/download.htm>)

NDNH Guide for Data Submission

NDNH Input Record Specifications

NDNH Output Record Specifications

<http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/nh/nhbr/>

<http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/nh/abc/>

FPLS Information Line: (202) 401-9267

**[[Paternity]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

AT 99-02 dated 3/10/99 Final Rule -- Implementing part of paternity
establishment provisions contained in section 331 of PRWORA (Public Law
104-193)

AT 98-02 dated 1/23/98: Required Data elements for Paternity
Acknowledgement Affidavits

AT 98-01 dated 1/8/98: Proposed rule implementing part of the Paternity
Establishment Provisions contained in Section 311 of P.L. 104-193.

## Reporting.

AT 99-15 dated 12/22/99: Instructions for completing Form OCSE-157.

AT-98-20 dated 7/10/98: Instructions for completing Form OCSE-157 Child
Support Enforcement Annual Data Report

AT 98-04 dated 2/25/98: Revisions to Standards for Program Operation
regarding case closure

Financial Report. AT 97-14 dated 9/29/97: Approval of Form ACF-396 Child
Support Enforcement Program

DCL 98-92 dated 9/2/98: Revised AT 98-20 Instructions for completing
form OCSE-157.

DCL 98-53 dated 6/12/98: Proposed new CSE Financial Reporting Forms.

**[[Security]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

DCL99-13 dated 2/11/99 FPLS Safeguarding Certification

Tax Information Security Guidelines for Federal, State and Local
Agencies, Safeguards for Protecting Federal Tax Returns and Return
Information. Department of the Treasury, IRS Publication 1075 (Rev.
3-99) <http://www.fedworld.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1075.pdf>

OMB Bulletin No 90-08 Guidance for Preparation of Security Plans for
Federal Computer Systems that contain sensitive information.
<http://irm.cit.nih.gov/itmra/omb90-08.html>

**[[Self Assessment & Data Reliability]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

AT 98-12 dated 3/31/98: Self-Assessment Report summarizing the
activities process and recommendations Self Assessment Core workgroup.

DCL 99-03 dated 1/5/99: Completeness and Reliability of State Data
Reporting.

DCL 98-42 dated 4/30/98: Report for State use in Implementing
Self-Assessment Survey Results

DCL 98-33 dated 4/7/98: Federal Offset program records specifications
for Processing Year 1999- Exhibits L and N.

DCL 98-21 dated 2/25/98: Administrative Offset Process

DCL 97-94 dated 12/19/97: Self-assessment reporting instructions.

**[[State Disbursement Unit]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

AT 97-07 dated 5/15/97: Instructions for Requesting an Exemption from
the Mandatory State Plan Provision in Section 454(27) of the Social
Security Act.

AT 97-13 dated 9/15/97: Collection and Disbursement of Support Payments

PIQ 97-01 dated 3/9/97 Conditions of Linkages of local disbursement
units under Welfare Reform

PIQ 98-01 dated 3/23/98 Clarification of effective dates for the State
Disbursement Unit and the Automated Data Processing Requirements

PIQ 98-04 dated 8/12/98 Redirection of payments in non-IV-D cases to the
SDU

PIQ 98-06 dated 10/1/98 Implementation of State Disbursement Unit in
States with combined State and Local Payment Processing

PIG 98-08 dated 10/29/99 FFP for Conversion of Balance Amounts in Non-IV
D cases required to be processed through the State Disbursement Unit.

**[[Training]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

OCSE will provide UIFSA training in the Trainer-of-Trainer format,
promoting the use of the standardized Interstate curriculum, and
providing national training forums using a new technology (e.g.,
computer based training).

**[[Year 2000]{.underline}]{.smallcaps}**

General Accounting Office - Year 2000 Computing Crisis: An Assessment
Guide (GAO/AIMD-10.2.14, September 1997) and Year 2000 Computing Crisis:
A Testing Guide (GAO/AIMD-10.1.21, Exposure Draft June 1998) Year 2000
Computing Crisis: Readiness of State Automated Systems to Support
Federal Welfare Programs (GAO/AIMD-99-28 November 1998).
<http://www.gao.gov/y2kr.htm>

CIO Council Subcommittee on Year 2000 & General Services Administration,
Office of Government-wide Policy (MK-Y2K) The CIO Subcommittee on Year
2000 is intended to assist the Federal government and other interested
organizations in addressing the Year 2000 problem by providing
information and access to relevant Internet sites. This home page is
sponsored by the GSA and CIO Subcommittee on Year 2000.

<http://www.itpolicy.gsa.gov/mks/yr2000/y201toc1.htm>

<http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/oss/y2k>

<http://y2k.acf.dhhs.gov/>