ACYF-IM-85-25

color="#0000FF" size="4">PLEASE NOTE: This policy issuance has been withdrawn in its entirety and should be used only for historical or reference purposes.

ACF Administration for Children and Families	U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children, Youth and Families
	1. Log No.: ACYF-IM-85-25	2. Issuance Date: August 14, 1985
	3. Originating Office: FORB/GCMD/OMS
	4. Key Word:Foster Care Title IV-E Review Guide

INFORMATION MEMORANDUM

TO: STATE AGENCIES ADMINISTERING OR SUPERVISING THE ADMINISTRATION OF TITLE IV-E OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT

SUBJECT: Federal Financial Review of Title IV-E Foster Care Program

LEGAL AND RELATED REFERENCES: Section 406(a), 407, 471(a)(6) and 472 of the Social Security Act; 45 CFR Parts 1355 and 1356 and Part 74; ACYF-PA-84-2 and ACYF-IM-85-4.

INFORMATION: The attached "Financial Review Guide for On-Site Reviews of the Title IV-E Foster Care Program" has been developed for the use of Federal Review teams in their conduct of financial reviews of the Title IV-E foster care program.

It is forwarded for your information and to assist you in preparing for reviews at such time as they are scheduled for your State. Further information on the reviews is contained in the Guide and in ACYF-IM-85-4.

INQUIRIES: Regional Administrators, OHDS

Signed: Dodie Livingston
Commissioner, Administration for Children, Youth and Families
Norman Goldstein
Director, Office of Management Services

Attachments:

Table of Contents-    Financial Review Guide for On-Site Reviews of the title IV-E Foster Care Program
Attachment A-    Eligibility Checklist
Attachment B-   Sampling Guidance
Attachment C-   Fraud Questionnaire Guide
Foster Care Fraud Review Interview Guide