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Giving Hope and Support to America's ChildrenTO ALL STATE IV-D DIRECTORS
Re: Status of Federal/State Welfare Reform Work Groups -- September 1997
Dear Colleague:
I am pleased to send you this report updating activities of our work groups through September 30, 1997. We distributed the May 1997 update at the NCSCSEA meeting in Des Moines, May 1997.
As you will see from the milestones and results reported for each group, much has been accomplished through our federal/state partnership during the past fiscal year. Membership in the groups was based on information in early September. Changes may have occurred since which will be shown in our next update. Future updates will list period-to-date accomplishments and plans and reflect changes as new work groups are added and others removed as they complete their charter.
Thank you for a very productive year as we look forward to a year with even more accomplishments.
Sincerely,
[ s ]
David Gray Ross
Deputy Director
Office of Child Support Enforcement
cc:
ACF Hub Administrators and Regional Administrators
ACF Regional Child Support Enforcement Program Managers
September 30 1997
1. EXPANDED FPLS WORK GROUP
2. INCENTIVE FUNDING WORK GROUP
3. REGULATION REINVENTION WORK GROUP
4. INTERSTATE (UIFSA) WORK GROUP
5. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WORK GROUP
6. INCOME WITHHOLDING FORM WORK GROUP
7. DISTRIBUTION WORK GROUP
8. NATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TRAINING WORK GROUP
9. STATE INTERNAL ASSESSMENT WORK GROUP
10. SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS WORK GROUP
11. INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE WORK GROUP
12. PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT WORK GROUP
13. NATIVE AMERICAN WORK GROUP
14. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORK GROUP
15. DEFINITIONS WORK GROUP
16. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT NETWORK (CSENet)
TECHNICAL WORK GROUP
17. STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT WORK GROUP
APPENDIX: STATES BY FEDERAL REGION
1. EXPANDED FPLS WORK GROUP
Purpose:
To assist OCSE in establishing the National Directory of New Hires and the Federal Case Registry. The work group will explore such topics as the creation of reporting procedures, communications linkages, internal files, and matching and notification procedures which will result in the transmission of state New Hire Data and Case Records to the national directory of New Hires and Federal Case Registry, respectively.
Milestones:
The Expanded FPLS Work Group met in September and December 1996, and in March and May 1997. There are meetings planned for October and November. Among the accomplishments:
o Assisted in reviewing high level systems requirements for the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) and the Federal Case Registry (FCR).
o Assisted in planning and presenting at the December conference, "New Hire Reporting at the State and Local Level: Making It Work."
o Assisted in planning and presenting at the September Seventh Annual OCSE Training Conference.
o Assisted in presenting at the May ACF Systems Users Group meeting. Scheduled to assist in November meeting.
o Provided input to OCSE staff on employer outreach.
o Provided materials included in the OCSE publication, "Employer New Hire Reporting: A Guide to Implementation."
o Assisted in developing an OCSE video on new hire reporting. o Sent Work Group proceedings to IV-D Directors for review.
Next Steps:
A subgroup of the Expanded FPLS Work Group will meet in October to further refine design issues for the FCR which will be presented to the work group in November.
Coordinator:
Karen Bartlett, OCSE
Federal Representatives:
Carol Callahan, OCSE
Anne Benson, OCSE
Nancy Bienia, OCSE
Donna Bonar, OCSE
Linda Deimeke, OCSE
Pat Hagen, OCSE
Tony Hardy, OCSE
Marcia LaRue, OCSE
Joan O'Connor, OCSE
Regina Smith, OCSE
Robin Rushton, ACF Systems
James M. Fox, ACF Systems
Ed Johnson, ACF Systems
George Laufert, ACF Systems
Charles Kenher, RO 1
Gary Irwin, RO 2
John Clark, RO 3
Margie Alexander, RO 4
Mike Vicars, RO 5
Larry Brendel, RO 6
Carol Downs-Witcraft, RO 7
Dennis Barton, RO 8
Deborah Oppenheim, RO 9
Linda Gillett, RO 10
State Regional Representatives:
Diane M. Fray, CT (Region 1)
Cynthia Krewsky, CT (Region 1)
Gail Dorey, MA (Region 1)
Bill Stuart, NY (Region 2)
Jim Dingeldine, WV (Region 3)
Connie White, VA (Region 3)
Connie Putman, TN (Region 4)
Barry Burger, NC (Region 4)
Janice Alford GA (Region 4)
Anne Jeskey, IL (Region 5)
Sue Laughlin, OH (Region 5)
Kay Dunkelberger, MN (Region 5)
Patricia Matthews, TX (Region 6)
Cindy Gray Fink, TX (Region 6)
Doris A. Taylor, IA (Region 7)
Michael Adrian, MO (Region 7)
Craig Goellner, CO (Region 8)
Bruce Kaspari, CA (Region 9)
James Mohler, WY (Region 8)
Jon Conine, WA (Region 10)
Gary Johnson, WA (Region 10)
John Main, AK (Region 10)
(Charlyn Shipley, alternate)
Local Representative:
James Owen, MI (Kent County)
Employer Organizations:
Amy Bryant and Rita Zeidner, American Payroll Association
Rachael Kirsh, Temporary Employer Representative
Proposed:
Michigan SESA or UI rep
California or Oregon SESA or UI rep
North or South Carolina SESA or UI rep
Texas SESA or UI rep
Alice Thatch, AZ Supreme Court
2. INCENTIVE FUNDING WORK GROUP
Purpose:
To reach consensus on a new incentives scheme in time to meet requirements in PRWORA to submit a report to Congress by March 1, 1997.
Results:
Report submitted to Congress March 14, 1997.
Ongoing/Planned:
No legislation introduced in Congress.
Coordinator:
Tom Killmurray, OCSE
Facilitator: Wendy Gray, Consultant
Federal Representatives:
Betsy Matheson, OCSE Gaile Maller, OCSE
Joyce Pitts, OCSE Keith Bassett, OCSE
Robert Harris, OCSE Anne Donovan, OCSE
Paul Legler, OCSE Tony Slade, RO 5
John Kersey, RO 9
State Regional Representatives:
Jim Hennessey, IA - NCSCSEA Pres. Jerry Fay, MA - NCSCSEA VP
Dianna Durham-McLoud, IL - NCSCSEA Leslie Frye, CA - NCSCSEA past President
Sec./Treas. TBD (Region 1)
Doris Sims, NJ (Region 2) Cliff Layman, MD (Region 3)
Joyce McClaran, TN (Region 4) Wally Dutkowski, MI (Region 5)
Gordon Hood, LA (Region 6) Teresa Kaiser, MO (Region 7)
Terry Walter, SD (Region 8) Nancy Mendoza, AZ (Region 9)
TBD (Region 10)
Local Representative:
Barry Bloomgren, MN (Hennepin County)
3. REGULATION REINVENTION WORK GROUP
Purpose:
To review existing regulations, examine the extent to which they are mandated by law, or are a result of secretarial authority to issue rules where necessary; decide which ones to remove/clarify, and decide what type of policy guidance should be issued regarding welfare reform legislation; examine which regulations are impacted by legislation.
Milestones:
o Met via monthly conference calls October 1996 through March 1997. First made two decisions: 1) decided to have a co-coordinator; and 2) decided our project would be to review the regulations against PRWORA and remove or revise those regulations which are obsolete or inconsistent. Then the work group completed reviewing 45 CFR 301 and continued reviewing 45 CFR 302.
o Met April 1 through 3, 1997 in Washington, DC and completed reviewing 45 CFR 302, 303, 304 and 305.
Next Steps:
o Revise notes from the April 1997 Conference.
o Draft Omnibus Conforming NPRM to assure the CFR is consistent with PRWORA by considering the revisions suggested by the work group.
o Meet via conference call in the Fall to decide our next project.
Coordinators:
Marilyn Cohen, OCSE
Federal Representatives:
Barbara Addison, OCSE Anne Benson, OCSE
Betsy Matheson, OCSE Jan Rothstein, OCSE
Craig Hathaway, OCSE John Seneta, OCSE
Duke Wilson, OCSE Debra Hollis, DHHS/OGC
Joe Bodmer, ACF Systems Ronald Logan, ACF Systems
Paul Legler, OCSE Nora Andrews, ASPE
Jens Feck, RO 2 Michael Kail, RO 2
Linda Lawrence, RO 5 Sharan Lesmeister, RO 7
Carol Downs-Witcraft, RO 7 John Schambre, RO 9
State Regional Representatives:
Diane Fray, CT (Region 1) John Bellizzi, NY (Region 2)
Virginia Oettinger, DE (Region 3) Angelo Bonito, GA (Region 4)
Jere Martin, GA (Region 4) Jim Olson, MN (Region 5)
Rosemary Butler, TX (Region 6) Diane Dentlinger, IA (Region 7)
Darius Sams, CO (Region 8) Annmarie Mena, AZ (Region 9)
Mary Mallison, NV (Region 9) Sandra Poole, CA (Region 9)
Mina Apacible, WA (Region 10)
4. INTERSTATE (UIFSA) WORK GROUP
Purpose:
To address several transitional aspects as states move from URESA to UIFSA. Subcommittees have met as needed to discuss necessary UIFSA adoptions to the Interstate Roster and Referral Guide (IRG), a handbook for caseworkers, new standard interstate forms, and automation concerns associated with new forms. Two of the subcommittees have completed their work -- training and implementation and the development of the handbook.
Milestones:
o OMB approved the new standard UIFSA forms.
o OCSE is providing training on the use of the UIFSA forms at regional and national conferences.
IRG Subcommittee Update:
o Updated the 1996 Version of the Roster with approximately 24 additional elements and changes relative to UIFSA and the Full Faith & Credit Act.
o Developed matrices and maps which outline the states' UIFSA implementation status. To date, there are 35 (includes DC) states who have adopted UIFSA.
o Made accessible the State Profiles and the UIFSA matrix via the ACF BBS (800-627- 8886) and Internet. The internet address to access the data is:
The profiles are available on disk in WP5.1 format upon request from Hope Butler, OCSE, on (202) 401-5466.
Plans:
o Future Electronic Access Plan: OCSE Central Office staff are researching avenues that will allow states to update their profiles as states' laws and procedures change. Also, other states will be able to access and obtain the information more often than annually.
o The next profile update is tentatively scheduled for Spring 1998.
o The IRG Work Group will serve as the resource to resolve some of the FIPS problems which affect the operation of the IRG/CSENet systems.
Automation Subcommittee Update:
o Refocusing efforts to explore PC-based and client-server-based options after a mainframe-based format proved cost-inefficient.
o Examining feasibility of: transferring Texas' forms automation module for nation-wide use; having the CSENet contractor create the necessary macro files for the UIFSA forms in Microsoft Word 6.0, and possibly in WordPerfect 6.0; other forms of automation such as JetForms.
Overall Coordinators:
Steve Cesar, OCSE Dianne Offett, OCSE
FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS Subcommittee
Co-Chairs:
Steve Cesar, OCSE David Stillman, WA
Federal Representatives:
Steve Cesar, OCSE Dianne Offett, OCSE
Marilyn Cohen, OCSE
State Regional Representatives:
Don Twomey, MA (Region 1) Cathy May, MA (Region 1)
Jarnice Johnson, VA (Region 3) Sally McKenzie, IL (Region 5)
Barry Brooks, TX (Region 6) Edie Markhouse, ND (Region 8)
Mark Close, SD (Region 8) Susie Becker, CO (Region 8)
Jeanne Vega, CA (Region 9) Tom Leeds, NV (Region 9)
Kristen Salomon, CA (Region 9) Mary Jane Hamilton, CA (Region 9)
Association Representative:
Meg Haynes, ERICSA
AUTOMATION Subcommittee
Chair:
Joe Bodmer, ACF Systems
Federal Representatives:
Joe Gloystein, OCSE Dianne Offett, OCSE
State Regional Representatives:
Donald Twomey, MA (Region 1) Nancy Ignazi, MA (Region 1)
Jarnice Johnson, VA (Region 3) Glenn Vance, TX (Region 6)
Karen Anderson, NE (Region 7) Jeanne Vega, CA (Region 9)
Georgette Crosa, AK (Region 10)
IRG/Matrix Subcommittee
Chair:
Hope Butler, OCSE
Federal Representatives:
Karen Bartlett, OCSE Donna Bonar, OCSE Vince Herberholt, RO 10
State Regional Representatives:
Chris Hart-Wright, DC (Region 3) Jarnice Johnson, VA (Region 3)
Laurie Teat, MN (Region 5) Kathleen Seitz, MN (Region 5)
Barry Brooks, TX (Region 6) Linda Hoxsie, NV (Region 9)
Suzanne Agee, CA (Region 9) Bruce Kaspari, CA (Region 9)
Diane Pietrzak, OR (Region 10) Linda Langston, WA (Region 10)
5. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WORK GROUP
Purpose:
To develop strategies to improve service to our customers. Customers include those we deal with directly in our business, including custodial and noncustodial parents. Customers also include child support enforcement staff, whether at the federal, state or local level. Improving customer service is expected to improve our program outcomes, such as increasing collections, etc.
Indicator 1:Children First Survey
State and federal work group partners have developed a survey instrument for state use in assessing the satisfaction of their custodial and noncustodial customers with services. The instrument can be tailored by states to their specific needs and is entirely voluntary. A related effort, being carried out under contract and now in its information gathering stage, is concerned with the development of a nationally representative CSE customer service survey.
Status:
The work group developed survey questions that are being field tested in Fairfield and Cuyahoga Counties in Ohio and in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Ohio, as part of a larger staffing study, also is including customer service questions using the work group's instrument. Region VII states have plans for field testing this fall. Other states have indicated interest in testing parts of the survey: Delaware, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Texas, and Washington State. Arizona also has developed a customer satisfaction survey which has been field tested.
A contract with the Urban Institute was awarded. This project will assess the feasibility of developing and conducting a nationally representative CSE customer service survey. It includes a literature review (completed) and visits to states that have conducted customer satisfaction surveys. It will also look at how to select a nationally representative sample of CSE customers. If such a survey is determined to be feasible, design, development, and testing of a questionnaire would be carried out under a separate contract--funds permitting.
Indicator 2:Survey of State Child Support Enforcement Program's satisfaction with federal performance
This survey will address such things as unnecessary regulations, technical assistance, training, FPLS, etc. The survey would be jointly developed by federal and state partners. While the survey will be sent to state IV-D directors, staff-level and local office input should be considered in responding to survey questions.
Status:
The HHS Inspector General began its survey activities in September.
Co-coordinators :
David Siegel, OCSE Barbara Saunders, OH (Region 5)
Federal Representatives :
Anne Donovan, OCSE Donna Bonar, OCSE
Kim Smith, OCSE Phil Sharman, OCSE
Myles Schlank, OCSE Nora Andrews, ASPE
Hap Hadd, ASMB Ann O'Connor, OIG
Gale Quinn, RO 5 Debra Baumert, RO 9
Richard Karl, RO 10
State Regional Representatives:
David Schulze, MA (Region 1) Sue Grimes, WV (Region 3)
Sam Chacon, TX (Region 6) Teresa Kaiser, MO (Region 7)
Mary Ann Wellbank, MT (Region 8) Ken Hamilton, HI (Region 9)
Meg Sollenberger, WA (Region 10)
Local Representative:
Barry Bloomgren, Hennepin County, MN
6. INCOME WITHHOLDING FORM WORK GROUP
Purpose :
To facilitate the use of the standardized form by working with State Child Support Enforcement Agencies and employers' payroll administrators.
Results :
o OMB granted emergency approval for the Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support (standardized income withholding form) through October 31, 1997. Final approval on the Order/Notice is expected by 10/97.
o Distributed Action Transmittal 97-03, dated March 6, 1997. Additional copies are available by contacting Dianne Offett at (202) 401-5425.
o We are responding to comments regarding minor revisions to the Order/Notice.
o States are using the Order/Notice for interstate income withholding.
o OCSE is providing training on the use of the Order/Notice at regional and national conferences.
Coordinator:
Dianne Offett, OCSE
Federal Representatives:
Jeff Ball, OCSE Donna Bonar, OCSE Linda Deimeke, OCSE Pat Hagen, OCSE
Craig Hathaway, OCSE Yvette Riddick, OCSE
Regina Smith, OCSE Delores Johnson, ACF Systems
Carole Maloney, ACF Systems Judy Wengierski, Denver Area Audit Office
Vince Herberholt, RO 10
State Regional Representatives:
Brad Kramer, MA (Region 1) Jeff Young, ME (Region 1)
Eileen Coughlin, NJ (Region 2) H. Edward Ricks, DC (Region 3)
Andy Haman, DE (Region 3) Chuck Beldin, MI (Region 5)
Bill Hart, MI (Region 5) Alicia Key, TX (Region 6)
Doris Taylor, IA (Region 7) Ann Mignerey, CO (Region 8)
Kirsten Solomon, CA (Region 9) John Bodger, NV (Region 9)
Employer Organizations :
Amy Bryant, American Payroll Association
Dan Glum, American Society of Payroll Management
Association Representative :
Joel Bankes, NCSEA
7. DISTRIBUTION WORK GROUP
Purpose :
To determine how to do distribution under the welfare reform statute.
Milestones/Next Steps:
o AT addressing distribution requirements, giving answers to questions received to date, and giving case scenarios illustrating appropriate distribution of collections, will be issued before the end of October.
o To explore issues around state option to continue current distribution in former assistance cases until September 30, 1998 and implement FY 2000 changes October 1, 1998; address additional questions on AT once issued; and continue roll-out and training.
Coordinator :
Betsy Matheson, OCSE
Federal Representatives :
Lourdes Henry, OCSE Ed Morris, ACF Systems
Tom Belcher, Boston Area Audit OfficeTony Cass, Columbus Area Audit Office
Sid Houston, Nashville Area Audit OfficeJamie Roussel, Denver Area Audit Office
Dennis Minkler, RO 2 Bob Clifford, RO 3
Tony Slade, RO 5 John Moody, RO 6
Gary Sullivan, R0 7 Susan Honciano, RO 9
Don Williams, RO 10
State Regional Representatives:
Alex Foustoukos, MA (Region 1) Eileen Coughlin, NJ (Region 2)
Dan Richard, PA (Region 3) Lillian Overton, NC (Region 4)
Ann Wieber, MI (Region 5) John O'Connell, TX (Region 6)
Byron Van Patten, NE (Region 7) Gary Bailey, MO (Region 7)
Brian Laatsch, IA (Region 7) Mary Armstrong, ND (Region 8)
Annmarie Mena, AZ (Region 9) Elizabeth Morgan, WA (Region 10)
8. NATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TRAINING WORK GROUP
Purpose:
As a collaborative effort with the child support community, to develop a national strategy for meeting our diverse training needs in order to improve child support enforcement program results and customer services at the federal, state and local level. This strategy supports the mission of the Child Support Enforcement Program - to improve the lives of America's children.
Results/Plans:
We met in person for the second time this year in Alexandria, VA, following the 7th National CSE Training Conference in September, 1997 and re-organized the subgroups as follows:
1. Marketing/Public Relations - This group will elevate the work group's visibility. Subgroup members will address public relations for the new Electronic Resource Center by developing pamphlets, news articles for the OCSE newsletter, and desk aids with the Electronic Resource Center's e-mail address.
2. Training and Curriculum - This group will make working with the contractor on the Distance Learning interagency agreement their priority. Subgroup members will evaluate the training curriculum that will be considered for conversion to CBTs. They also indicate that they will re-examine the Needs Assessment Results to identify key training.
3. TechnologyThis group will develop a web page for the National CSE Training Work Group. They will look into what should go on the web page, and who will have access to it. The subgroup members will work closely with the Marketing/Public Relations Subgroup on this activity. In addition, the Technology Subgroup would like to design two satellite training events this year. The subject matter would be determined at a later date.
4. Coordination - This subgroup was eliminated because their function will be taken over by the subgroup chairs.
5. Indexing - This subgroup was eliminated because they have met their goals with the awarding of the Electronic Resource Center contract.
Our next face-to-face meeting will be held in January, 1998 in Alexandria, VA. We also are planning a work group conference call for November, 1997. At that time we plan to discuss the agenda for the January meeting, review our ground rules, discuss our participation in the 8th National Conference Planning meeting, review our membership list, and be updated on the interagency agreement with GS/USDA.
Coordinators :
Beth Dulac, VT (Region 1) Charlene Butler, OCSE
Facilitator:
Allison Gurnitz, Consultant
Federal Representatives :
Amy Gober, OCSE Gary Ashcraft, OCSE
Yvette Riddick, OCSE Roy Nix, OCSE
Dianne Offett, OCSE Bertha Hammett, OCSE
Lourdes Henry, OCSE Barbara Addison, OCSE
Mae Rowlett, OCSE Michelle Jefferson, OCSE
David Arnaudo, OCSE Myles Schlank, OCSE
Nancy L. Long, RO 7 Vince Herberholt, RO 10
State Regional Representatives:
Tom Horan, CT (Region 1) Russell Davies, MA (Region 1)
Larry Ullian, ME (Region 1) Eileen Coughlin, NJ (Region 2)
Angela Farha, WV (Region 3) Cathy Donofrio, DE (Region 3)
Mary Anderson, MN (Region 5) Carol Smith, WI (Region 5)
Ted White, TX (Region 6) Jim Hennessey, IA (Region 7) (Liz Calvert,
Teresa Kaiser, MO (Region 7) alternate)
Judy Manhas, NE (Region 7) Diane Young, CO (Region 8)
Linda English, CA (Region 9) Marie Coughlin, CA (Region 9)
Leslee Arnold, NV (Region 9) Barb Austin, WA (Region 10)
Local Representative :
Bill Camden, MI (Kent County)
Association Representative :
Frank Gavin, Institute for Court Management
(Maria O'Connell, alternate)
9. STATE INTERNAL SELF-ASSESSMENT WORK GROUP
Purpose :
To assist states in developing capability and a process for annual self-reviews and reports to the Secretary on their state programs required under Welfare Reform. These reviews would replace federal audits of state compliance with federal requirements. The work group will focus on providing technical assistance on organization, tools, techniques, corrective actions, and report content and objectives.
Milestones/Plans :
o After several conference calls between the members of the Self-Assessment core group, members held their first group meeting in Arlington, VA, May 21 through May 23, 1997. The result was a draft document sent to the members of the core group to be shared for comments with the other states in their region.
o Two additional core group conference calls were held to discuss and determine what form the work group's final product would take, and how the criteria to be reviewed document would be incorporated into that product.
o A second meeting was held in Denver, CO, August 12-14. During the meeting the core group: (1) developed a matrix to be used to conduct self-assessment reviews and a narrative description of the review requirements for the selected criteria; (2) agreed that federal OCSE staff would draft the report to the Secretary that would summarize the work group's activities, and (3) concurred that the review matrix, review requirements would be packaged as an Action Transmittal and submitted to the Secretary along with the Report to the Secretary.
The Matrix, Review Requirements, and Report to the Secretary have been drafted and are currently being reviewed by state representatives. Upon receipt and evaluation of their comments these documents will be finalized and submitted to the Secretary for review and approval.
Coordinator:
*Mike Hansen, OCSE
Facilitator :
*Myles Schlank, OCSE
* = Members of the Core Work Group
Federal Representatives:
*Betsy Matheson, OCSE *Barbara Addison, OCSE
*Lourdes Henry, OCSE *Dick Snyder, OCSE
*Keith Bassett, OCSE *Robert Kilpaterick, Olympia Area Audit
*Monica Dazzio, Denver AAO, OCSE Office (AAO)
*Gaile Maller, OCSE *Dave Lesmeister, Topeka AAO, OCSE
Bob Edson, Boston AAO, OCSE *Mike Fitzgerald, ACF Systems
*Stan Gardner, RO 1 *Jo Shannon, RO 8
State Regional Representatives :
*Jerry Fay, MA (Region 1) Brian Belanger, CT (Region 1)
(Amy Guziejka, alternate) *Larry Wescott, NJ (Region 2)
Barbara LaMont, DE (Region 3) *Shirley Larson, MD (Region 3)
*Jerry Swank, FL (Region 4) Steve Henriksen, IL (Region 4)
*Barbara Saunders, OH (Region 5) Dave Scoville, IL (Region 5)
Wayland Campbell, MN (Region 5) Barbara Kipp WI (Region 5)
Ron Johnson, MI (Region 5) Suzette Ashworth, TX (Region 6)
Fred McCrosky, OK (Region 6) *Jeff Lewis, TX (Region 6)
Larry Waterhouse, TX (Region 6) John Mallonee, AR (Region 6)
Kathlene Larson, IA (Region 7) *LeRoy Gilliam, MO (Region 7)
Jan Overmiller, NE (Region 7) *Chad Dexter, MT (Region 8)
Darius Sams, CO (Region 8) Jim Munch, WY (Region 8)
*Vivian DuFour, CA (Region 9) Sandy Zoerner, NV (Region 9)
Allen Komo, HI (Region 9) David Bray, AZ (Region 9)
*Bob Bryant, WA (Region 10) April More, WA (Region 10)
Nancy Mathieson, WA (Region 10)
* = Members of the Core Work Group
10. SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS WORK GROUP
Purpose :
To identify provisions of PRWORA96 that affect or create statewide automated Child Support Enforcement System [CSES] requirements and develop or revise CSES requirements as necessary. Revise the publication "Automated Systems for Child Support Enforcement: A Guide for States" [the Guide] to include PRWORA requirements. All revisions and new requirements not established by regulation will be incorporated in the Guide.
Milestones/Plans :
o Initial state member conference call completed - To confirm membership, identify specific interests of members, ability to travel to meetings, time constraints, etc.
o 05/97, initial work group face-to-face at ACFUser Group. Bi-weekly conference calls continued through 08/97
o 9/97 Draft AT's for PRWORA requirement.
o 10/97 Group meeting to finalize PRWORA requirements.
o 11/97 Issue series of AT's for PRWORA requirements - due to dependence of this activity on regulatory process &/or other work groups, final date is pending.
Coordinator :
Ron Logan, ACF Systems
Federal Representatives :
John Seneta, OCSE Mike Fitzgerald, ACF Systems
Mike Rifkin, ACF Systems Carl Christensen, Seattle Area Audit Office
Albert Grasso, Atlanta Area Audit OfficeDick Bullington, RO 5
Stan Friedman, RO 6Ad Hoc Members :
All OCSE Division Directors
State Regional Representatives :
Cynthia Krewsky, CT (Region 1) Bill Stuart, NY (Region 2)
Jeff Rowe, PA (Region 3) Jim Fricke, MI (Region 5)
Wayne Talbot, TX (Region 6) Marie Theisen, IA (Region 7)
Terry Walter, SD (Region 8) Steve Esposito, AZ (Region 9)
John Conine, WA (Region 10)11. INTERNATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT WORK GROUP
Purpose :
To address issues surrounding international child support enforcement, to assist in defining the enhanced role of the U.S. central authority in HHS in facilitating international support enforcement cases, and to provide state input into U.S. federal declarations of UIFSA reciprocity status for foreign countries.
Milestones/Plans :
The work group has four subgroups, collectively called the "International CSE State Contact Group" (SCG), organized to assure state capacity in the area of international child support. SCG contacts were invited to comment on memoranda and to participate in a series of conference calls over the past months. Central among the SCG's tasks has been to identify and address the issues to be faced by state tribunals when working cases involving other nations, including the present status of state- level reciprocity declarations.
Another key task of the SCG has been to raise issues specific to individual nations with whom the U.S. is considering making a reciprocity declaration. SCG discussions on Ireland surfaced no problem issues regarding child support services provided to U.S. residents and subsequently Ireland became the first federal reciprocity declaration [42 USC 659A] nation effective September 10.
Over the next months, the SCG will continue to address development of uniform forms and procedures for international case processing and other common issues such as those related to international currency transfer, provision of services in "spousal support only" cases, and international acceptance of U.S. administrative orders.
Coordinator :
Stephen Grant, OCSE
Federal Representatives :
Craig Hathaway, OCSE Carol Monteiro, RO 1
Jens Feck, RO 2 Carmen Sanchez, RO 5
Larry Brendel, RO 6 Dave Aerts, RO 7
Rosanne Robinson, RO 8 J.P. Soden, RO 9
Richard Karl, RO 10State Representatives (includes all states, territories, jurisdictions):
Patricia Brooks, AL Julie Garoutte, AK Christina S. Doss, AZ
John C. Wisner III, AR Mary Jane Hamilton, CA Kristen Solamon, CA
Mary Ann Hicks, CO Tom Horan, CT Sharon Beard, DE
Patterson Calhoun, FL Janice Alford, GA Geraldine Hasegawa, HI
Don McEldowney, ID Sally McKenzie, IL William E. Steffen, IN
Colleen Johr, IA David Addington, KS George C. Smith, KY
Michael Brown, LA Gerald Lindsay, ME Clifford Layman, MD
Laura Kershner, MA Bill Hart, MI Kathleen Seitz, MN
Earl Scales, MS Paul Keller, MO Karen Trettin, MT
Daryl Wusk, NE Don Winne , NV Robert Ortiz, NH
Eileen Coughlin, NJ Helen Nelson, NM Robert Velcoff, NY
Christine Wall, NC Edie Markhouse, ND Rose M. Riley, OH
Judi Johnson, OK Sheila Lang, OR Robert C. Barton, PA
Sharon Santilli , RI Michael Thigpen, SC Mark Close, SD
Connie S. Putman, TN Gary Caswell, TX Kristen Lowe, UT
Cynthia France, VT Joan Faulkner, VA David Stillman, WA
Ilene Schnall, Esq., WV Bonnie Thompson, WI Judy Newton, WY
Christine Hart-Wright, DC Denise E. Vazquez, PR Arjul Wilson, VI
Fainuulelei L. Ala'ilima-Uta, ASMargot Bean, GU12. PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT WORK GROUP (PEW)
Purpose :
Provides a national focal point for state, regional, and federal efforts to increase paternity establishment for children born to unmarried parents. The work group will pay special attention to projects that: (1) support states' efforts to implement effective in-hospital and other early paternity acknowledgment programs; (2) help achieve the paternity establishment goals of the National Strategic Plan and (3) implement the paternity establishment provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA).
Milestones/Plans :
o In May, task group submitted recommendations for minimum required elements for state paternity affidavits. Proposed elements published in Federal Register, 7/22/97.
o In Spring '97, work group members provided input to OCSE's draft NPRM for the paternity requirements of PRWORA.
o In April, June and August, PEW members helped develop and participated in 3 regional forums in Chicago, Atlanta, and Baltimore to raise issues and answers in voluntary paternity acknowledgement.
o In June, a task group developed proposal for national public information video on benefits, rights and responsibilities of establishing paternity, and four new outreach publications. Video will be contracted.
o In August, a task group started raising topics, identifying best practices and developing a matrix for state contacts in interstate case processing for paternity establishment. Materials will be part of companion reference to UIFSA guide and revised IRG.
o In September, a task group began collecting and analyzing agreements between state CSE and Vital Records agencies for purpose of identifying basic elements of good agreements; is also collecting best practices in CSE/VR relations/interface and clarifying FFP issues. Issuance to be developed.
o A task group is identifying and collecting examples of exemplary practices states are using to improve cooperation among TANF mothers and the existing CSE caseload in identifying the fathers of their children. Issuance to be produced.
o To share information about basic features of state paternity programs, a task group is reviewing and updating information contained in the 1994 OCSE publication, State Paternity Profiles: An Information Exchange to include salient paternity requirements of PRWORA, and other information.
o The work group will participate in generating critical feedback during the production process to OCSE's planned training video for health professionals on in-hospital paternity acknowledgement.
o The work group will be soliciting information from the states on the methods they are using to evaluate in-hospital paternity acknowledgement programs for the purpose of identifying and sharing effective evaluation tools and methods.
o The work group continues to submit to OCSE information on innovative practices in paternity establishment for inclusion in OCSE's Compendium of State Best Practices.
Coordinators :
Debra Pontisso, OCSE Ann Slayton, OCSEFederal Representatives :
Anne Donovan, OCSE David Arnaudo, OCSE
Jeff Ball, OCSE Susan Bennington, OCSE
Jan Rothstein, OCSE Joyce Pitts, OCSE
Mae Rowlett, OCSE Rob Cohen, OCSE
Myles Schlank, OCSE Andrew Hagan, ACF Child Care Bureau
John Perez, RO 1 Jens Feck, RO 2
Valerie Kelly, RO 3 Janet Shore, RO 4
Gale Quinn, RO 5 Carl Rich, RO 6
Patricia Cullen, RO 7 Karen Young, RO 8
Debra Baumert, RO 9 Linda Gillett, RO 10State Regional Representatives :
Atheline Nixon, MA (Region 1) Brian Belanger, CT (Region 1)
Stephen Hussey, ME (Region 1) Francine Vitagliano, NJ (Region 2)
Lee Sapienza, NY (Region 2) Aurjul Wilson, PR (Region 2)
Cindy Clayton, VA (Region 3) Leslie Woods, DE (Region 3)
Harold Schreiber, PA (Region 3) Donna Sims, MD (Region 3)
Rick Dudis, WV (Region 3) Patricia Garrette-Oluade, MS (Region 4)
Kathy Brazell, SC (Region 4) Susan Tyson, FL (Region 4)
Ronni Harper, WI (Region 5) Lois Rakov, IL (Region 5)
Mary Smith, AR (Region 6) Mark Jones, TX (Region 6)
Joan Hutcheson, TX (Region 6) Laura Spyers, MO (Region 7)
Mary Pat Kelly, NE (Region 7) Donna Crow, CO (Region 8)
Sandra Zoerner, NV (Region 9) Susan Tunks, AZ (Region 9)
Jim Mullany, CA (Region 9) Bob David, OR (Region 10)13. NATIVE AMERICAN WORK GROUP
Purpose :
To develop strategies to improve OCSE services to our Native American customers. To develop an action plan for Native American consultation. To provide suggestions to regions and states to improve Native American service levels. To develop materials and methods that Native American Tribes, groups, and organizations can utilize to access child support enforcement programs.
Results/Ongoing/Planned :
o Numerous activities have been discussed on the Native American conference calls and plans are under way for a general meeting in October.
o Under PRWORA, a draft consultation plan has been established to give Native Americans input prior to writing regulations.
o Participating in numerous conferences and provided technical assistance to numerous RO and CO staff, and Native Americans (Federally Recognized, State Recognized, urban and rural tribes and groups).
o Actively participating with other work groups to provide a Native American prospective.
o Participated in several National Native American conferences and activities to keep them informed of the latest events that could impact on their Tribes and tribal members.
o Provided lists of Tribes in each state and each region to all who have requested them.
o Working with all other Native American components in ACF and participated in conferences with TANF, CS, and Head Start as part of a cooperative agreement.
o Working with other OCSE staff to respond to various concerns, meet with Congressional staff and provide information to concerned constituents.
o Working with OCSE public affairs on publications and mailing lists specifically for Native Americans, states, and regional offices. Have direct input into the development of the Native American OCSE Handbook.
o A special OCSE Native American Directory -- "LINKS" -- is being established.
Coordinators :
Lucille Dawson, OCSE Lawrence Dunmore, OCSEFederal Representatives
Craig Hathaway, OCSE Lourdes Henry, OCSE
Vilma Gorena Guinn, OCSE Linda Lawrence, RO 5
Joanne Lacey-Ward, RO 5 Carl Rich, RO 6
Jo Shannon, RO 8 Susan Honciano, RO 9
Vince Herberholt, RO 10 Judy Ogliore, RO 10State Regional Representatives:
Barry Miller, NC (Region 4) Jim Olsen, MN (Region 5)
Helen Nelson, NM (Region 6) Ruth Wilke, NE (Region 7)
Bill Strate, ND (Region 8) James Mohler, WY (Region 8)
Nancy Mendoza, AZ (Region 9) John E. Chapman, AK (Region 10)
Sara Colleen Sotomish, WA (Region 10)April Moore, AK (Region 10)Native American Representatives :
Vivian Moore, Navajo Philip S. Deloria, Rose Bud Sioux
Ron Allen, Port Gamble S'Klallam Betty Rushing, Creek
Tallis Woodward, Port Gamble Debora O'Gara, Tlinglit
Jamestown S'Klallam Marla BigBoy, Colville
T.C Bear, Quapaw Dawna Hare, Pawnee
Frances M. Wise, Wichita and Genonune Riggs-Farrell, Pueblo of
Affiliated Tribes JamezAssociation Representative :
Norm DeWeaver, Economic and Rural Development Specialist, Center for Community Change
14. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORK GROUP
Purpose:
Provides advice, feedback and suggestions to the OCSE Technical Assistance Branch (TAB) on the overall IV-D program's technical assistance needs and provisions to meet those needs. Serves as a facilitator among regional offices, central office, states and local partners to ensure effective working relationships. Performs work through its membership or through appointed subcommittees to fulfill the "Outcomes" specified in the TAB's Charter. Acts as a catalyst for continuous improvement in providing technical assistance.
Results:
o Developed comprehensive FY 97 national TA plan based on national needs survey.
o Approved a matrix of the assistance to be planned for at the national level to supplement regional technical assistance.
o The TAB has subsequently produced workplan matrices that were reviewed by the TAW that indicate the action item, the cost and the timeframes for delivery.
o As a result of TAB's responses to: 1) the national plan; 2) the TAW-created TAR (Technical Assistance Report, which is how states make a specific request for TA; 3) ad hoc requests; 4) initiatives by Regional Offices and other CO divisions; and 5) unsolicited proposals, the TAB is pursuing a multitude of TA projects to address state needs. Examples are the training and systems TA being developed for AZ regarding distribution, "one-state interstate" and in-hospital paternity retreats, working with OCSE's Division of Program Operations to expand the IRG (see "UIFSA" work group) and the Division of Policy and Program Evaluation on centralized collections.
Ongoing/Planned:
TAW's main role is to ensure that we stay on course by meeting the TA needs of states in a timely and appropriate manner. The needs assessment and plan rollup cycle will be restarted at the end of this fiscal year 98.
Coordinators
Jeff Ball, OCSE, regional and state co-leads, on rotating basis
Facilitator:
Nancy Iris, ACF Office of Refugee Resettlement
Federal Representatives:
Susan Greenblatt, OCSE Mae Rowlett, OCSE
Linda Deimeke, OCSE Robert Dutt, OCSE
Phil Sharman, OCSE Myles Schlank, OCSE
Steve Cesar, OCSE Ron Logan, ACF Systems
Carol Monteiro, RO 1 Dennis Minkler, RO 2
Robert Clifford, RO 3 Hazel Walton, RO 4
Gale Quinn, RO 5 Armand Graves, RO 6
Nancy L. Long, RO 7 Rosanne Robinson, RO 8
Sue Honciano, RO 9 Linda Gillett, RO 10Ex Officio:
David Gray Ross, OCSE Robert Harris, OCSE
Michelle Jefferson, OCSEState Regional Representatives:
Tom Horan, CT (Region 1) Doris Sims, NJ (Region 2)
Pat Addison, VA (Region 3) Peggy Bridges, MS (Region 4)
Mary Ann Nore, OH (Region 5) Charla Long, TX (Region 6)
Leroy Gilliam, MO (Region 7) Andrea Baugher, CO (Region 8)
Mark Bluemke, AZ (Region 9) David Stillman, WA (Region 10)
Jim Hennessey, (or designee) President, NCSCSEA15. DEFINITIONS WORK GROUP
Purpose:
To establish definitions for various data elements needed for reporting. This will include revising/updating guidance on statutory reporting requirements, following up on the Measuring Excellence Through Statistics (METS) project, developing any definitions and guidance needed for the Strategic Plan outcome measures and expected incentive measures. The group will also assist OCSE in revising data collection forms.
Milestones:
Work group members have met three times thus far and a draft reporting form with instructions has been developed. The draft form will be submitted to OMB for approval early FY 98. Components of the group may assist ACF Office of Program Support with revising financial reporting forms.
Coordinator:
Tom Killmurray, OCSE
Facilitator:
Wendy Gray, Consultant
Federal Representatives:
Betsy Matheson, OCSE Gaile Maller, OCSE
Joyce Pitts, OCSE Keith Bassett, OCSE/Audit
Barbara Addison, OCSE/Audit Diane Degenhart, RO 8
Tony Slade, RO 5 Mike Bratt, ACF/Financial Management
Ron Logan, ACF/Systems Jackie Goldman, OCSE/Area Audit Office, NYState Regional Representatives:
Diane Fray, CT (Region 1) Doris Sims, NJ (Region 2)
Connie White, VA (Region 3) Gerald Gilpin, KY (Region 4)
Ann Wieber, MI (Region 5) Gordon Hood, LA (Region 6)
Jan Overmiller, NE (Region 7) Darius Sams, CO (Region 8)
Leslie Frye, CA (Region 9) Phil Yarnell, OR (region 10)16. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT NETWORK (CSENet) TECHNICAL WORK GROUP
Purpose:
To assist states in implementing CSENet for interstate transactions by providing review and guidance on CSENet transactions and data elements, and by developing standards for interstate transmissions.
Subgoal 1
Assist states in making hardware interface Maintain and update status of hardware interfaces testing of products, instructions; proactively call states to inquire about status, offer assistance; provide TA at workshops, teleconferences.
Subgoal 2
Revise CSENet software to: 1) incorporate UIFSA transactions; 2) improve the automatic nature of CSENet transactions; 3) address problems and user suggestions. Obtain user input through teleconferences, workshops, technical work group
o Draft and finalize design document
o Disseminate at each stage
o Draft revised chapters of Interface Guidance Document
o Acceptance testing of software
Subgoal 3
Increase number of exchange agreements; develop a strategy for testing with a few states on limited transactions before accepting all transactions with all states. Seek advice from WA, MT, WY, NH, others
o Need the exchange agreement in electronic form, regularly submitted to ACF, so we can update the ACF Web and Bulletin Board.
o Highlight changes from last update (i.e., Idaho is operational and willing to exchange with all states).
Subgoal 4
Increase the number of states transmitting all Transaction types; Track transaction type (need for standards on errors and edits).
Subgoal 5
Increase user satisfaction with CSENet; Utilize Technical Work group for state input; Improve communication with users through teleconferences, workshops, mailings, Web, Bulletin Board
Subgoal 6
Anticipate future needs; Hardware, software, telecommunication upgrades (Training, e.g., On-site, computer-based training)
Milestones/Plans:
o Technical work group teleconferences in March and April worked through proposed software changes which will accommodate UIFSA, Software requirements document finalized after input from 35+ states during teleconferences and technical workshops.
o Technical Workshops held April 24-25 in Salt Lake City and May 14-15 in Hartford for CSENet users.
o Users provided suggestions to the CSENet Technical work group for future technical needs including EFPLS queries, hardware and software needs New York, Florida and Utah presented papers on standardizing CSENet edits and errors
o The Requirements document and modifications to CSENet that are related to UIFSA have been disseminated to all states, so they can begin modifying their statewide automated CSE systems.
o CSENet software version regarding UIFSA currently being pilot tested by states. Implementation to all states scheduled in November-December 1997.
o Revisions to the CSENet Interface Guidance Document related to the CSENet UIFSA software version is currently being reviewed by the CSENet Technical Work Group.
o Copies of the valid transactions for CSENet have been disseminated to all CSENet point of contacts.
o Next CSENet workshop scheduled for November 6-7th in Topeka, Kansas.
o Delivery Order #7 related to CSENet software changes for Federal Case Registry and Quick Administrative Interstate Enforcement has been awarded. Discussions with the OCSE state/federal work groups on Case Registry and Quick Administrative Enforcement are planned in the next few months.
Coordinator:
Helen Smith, ACF Systems
Federal Representatives:
Robin Rushton, ACF Systems Diane Alexander , ACF Systems
Karen Bartlett, OCSE Hope Butler, OCSE
State Regional Representatives:
Kathy Miller, NY (Region 2) Steve Gould, FL (Region 4)
Kathy Futrell, NC (Region 4) Timothy Holmes, MN (Region 5)
Cindi Gray Fink, TX (Region 6) John Sours, IA (Region 7)
Brian Osborn, MO (Region 7) Linda Hoxsie, NV (Region 9)
Susan Goodman, AK (Region 10)17. STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT WORK GROUP
Phase One of Two Purpose:
To enable the OCSE and the states to work together to address the problems associated with implementation of a state disbursement unit. states that have an operational state disbursement unit will provide guidance and advice to those states newly implementing their units. The group will undertake to assist OCSE in answering questions from the states on the state disbursement unit, developing a legislative implementation guide, and holding a forum on state disbursement unit issues.
Milestones:
o Held meeting in Denver, 6/30 - 7/2, to discuss questions submitted by states and to begin planning for a larger conference in December to include states not on the work group.
o OCSE Action Transmittal 97-13 published September 15, 1997, addressing policy questions submitted by states.
Coordinators:
L. Gina Barbaro, OCSE Anne Benson, OCSEFederal Representatives:
Betsy Matheson, OCSE Larry Holtz, OCSE
Paul Legler, OCSE Pat Wilson, OCSE
Ken Jenson, OCSE Mike Rifkin, ACF Systems
Jamie Roussel, Audit Chris Arciero, RO 1
Diane Schwartz, RO 2 Bob Clifford, RO 3
Bob Reed, RO 4 Mike Vicars, RO 5
John Moody, RO 6 Gary Sullivan, RO 7
Dennis Barton, RO 8 Gail Pineda, RO 8
Sue Honciano, RO 9 Vince Heberholt, RO 10
George Lund, RO 10State Regional Representatives:
Eileen Coughlin, NJ (Region 2) Miguel Verdiales, PR (Region 2)
Dee Walker, MD (Region 3) Larry McKeown, SC (Region 4)
Joyce McClaran, TN (Region 4) Margaret Whirry, WI (Region 5)
Judy Anderson, TX (Region 6) Fred McCrosky, OK (Region 6)
Tim Criner, IA (Region 7) Daryl Wusk, NE (Region 7)
Jim Mohler, WY (Region 8) Nancy Huston, CA (Region 9)
Jerry Spratt, ID (Region 10) Lynnie Larsen, WA (Region 10)Phase Two of Two Purpose:
To design and conduct a national conference responsive to states' assistance needs and to provide resource information.
Milestones/Plans:
o Collected RO input in August 1997 in designing the most appropriate TA on centralized collections and disbursement.
o In August 1997 established a subgroup which included members from the State Disbursement Work Group to serve as advisors to designing a national conference.
o Preparing for state disbursement unit conference, December 3-5, in Atlanta, Georgia.
o Preparing a memo to make resource materials available to states through the OCSE Regional Offices.
o Preparing a Dear Colleague Letter to distribute an informational matrix to states.
o Preparing a legislative implementation guide.
Coordinators:
L. Gina Barbaro, OCSE Anne Benson, OCSEFederal Representatives:
Jeff Ball, OCSE Lawrence Dunmore III, OCSE
Pat Hagen, OCSE Larry Holtz, OCSE
Ken Jenson, OCSE Betsy Matheson, OCSE
Dianne Offett, OCSE Pat Wilson, OCSE
Mike Rifkin, ACF Systems Chris Arciero, RO 1State Regional Representatives:
Brian Belanger, CT (Region 2) Joyce McClaran, TN (Region 4)
Steve Spitzer, WA (Region 10)Contractor Representatives:
Ruth Clark, SDA (working on expanded FPLS) Jeff Johnson, SDA (working on expanded FPLS)APPENDIX STATES (BY FEDERAL REGION)
REGION 1 REGION 6
Boston, MA Dallas, TX
Connecticut (CT) Arkansas (AR)
Maine (ME) Louisiana (LA)
Massachusetts (MA) New Mexico (NM)
New Hampshire (NH) Oklahoma (OK)
Rhode Island (RI) Texas (TX)
Vermont (VT)
REGION 2 REGION 7
New York City, NY Kansas City, MO
New Jersey (NJ) Iowa (IA)
New York (NY) Kansas (KS)
Puerto Rico (PR) Missouri (MO)
Virgin Islands (VI) Nebraska (NE)
REGION 3 REGION 8
Philadelphia, PA Denver, CO
Delaware (DE) Colorado (CO)
District of Columbia (DC) Montana (MT)
Maryland (MD) North Dakota (ND)
Pennsylvania (PA) South Dakota (SD)
Virginia (VA) Utah (UT)
West Virginia (WV) Wyoming (WY)
REGION 4 REGION 9
Atlanta, GA San Francisco, CA
Alabama (AL) American Samoa (AS)
Florida (FL) Arizona (AZ)
Georgia (GA) California (CA)
Kentucky (KY) Guam (GU)
Mississippi (MS) Hawaii (HI)
North Carolina (NC) Nevada (NV)
South Carolina (SC) Northern Mariana Islands (NM)
Tennessee (TN)
REGION 5 REGION 10
Chicago, IL Seattle, WA
Illinois (IL) Alaska (AK)
Indiana (IN) Idaho (ID)
Michigan (MI) Oregon (OR)
Minnesota (MN) Washington (WA)
Ohio (OH)
Wisconsin (WI)###
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