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DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER DCL-05-07 DATE: January 25, 2005 TO: ALL STATE IV-D DIRECTORS
RE:
Dear Colleague: Due to the implementation of the revised version of form OCSE-34A, quarterly reporting of collections, the columns used in the calculation of the incentive collection base have changed.
The revised formula for calculating a state incentive collection base is as
follows: Columns A and B are for current assistance, columns C and D are for former assistance, column E is for Medicaid never assistance, column F is for other never assistance, and column G is for the row total. Lines 5 (collections forwarded to other states), 8 (total collections distributed), and 13 (fees retained by other states) have not changed with the issuance of the new OCSE-34A form. If you have any questions regarding the calculation, please contact Kenneth Dittmar on 202-401-5099, e-mail: kdittmar@acf.hhs.gov. EFFECTIVE DATE: The use of the revised incentive collection base formula begins with fiscal year 2004. RELATED MATERIAL: Action Transmittal OCSE-AT-03-04, dated September 26, 2003, Implementation of Revised Financial Reporting Forms: Form OCSE-396A and Form OCSE-34A. Action Transmittal OCSE-AT-01-01, dated January 3, 2001, “Final Rule on Incentives, Penalties and Audit”. Section 305.31 (f) in Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulation details the previous formula to calculate a state’s collection base. Sincerely,
David H. Siegel |
