Dear Colleague(DCL9551)

ACF/Office of Child Support Enforcement

Fee for Processing FPLS Cases

AUG 10 1995                        DC95-51

TO STATE IV-D DIRECTORS

RE:  FY 1996 FEE FOR CASES PROCESSED BY FPLS

Dear Colleague:

In accordance with Action Transmittal (OCSE-AT-93-01), dated
Janauary 26, 1993, this letter is to inform you of the fee-per-
case cost for processing non-AFDC IV-D, locate only and parental
kidnapping/child custody cases processed by the Federal Parent
Locator Service (FPLS) for Fiscal Year 1996 commencing October 1,
1995 through September 30, 1996.  As outlined in the Acting
Transmittal, FPLS will calculate the quarterly cost for services
requested by each State and advise each State of the appropriate
cost for the quarter via the quarterly invoice.

With more States moving to automation, we expect to receive a
higher volume of cases for FY 1996 which will allow us to lower
the charges for FPLS cases.  The new fee for FY 1996 for
processing non-AFDC, locate only and parental kidnapping and
child custody cases is $0.45/per case.  The effective date of
this new charge is October 1, 1995.

Your assistance in reporting accurately and timely is greatly
appreciated.  Please contact Ms. Joyce Hampton on (202) 401-9267
if you need additional assistance or clarification.

                              Sincerely,



                              David Gray Ross
                              Deputy Director
                              Office of Child Support 
                                Enforcement