State Systems Planning & Design
State child support programs must follow specific policies and procedures to receive funding approval to plan, design, develop, implement, and operate automated child support systems.
First, the state must prepare an Advance Planning Document to receive federal funding for system acquisition and operating costs. The state must also conduct a thorough feasibility study that includes alternatives and cost benefit analyses.
The acquisition of a state child support system takes thoughtful and deliberate planning. OCSE offers guidance and technical assistance from the planning stage through system design, development and implementation.
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IV&V Status of State Systems
January 25, 2013Information on the status, cost, and schedule of Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of state projectsStatus of Automated Child Support Systems
December 17, 2012Provides certification and IV&V status, caseload, and collections information for State Child Support SystemsAPD Reform Presentation
April 25, 2012Describes major changes in the APD rule under the new APD regulationsIV&V Assessment Options
April 25, 2012Overview of the triggers, process, and oversight for Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)IV&V Statement Of Work Template
April 25, 2012A generic Independent Verification and Validation statement of work
Status of Automated Child Support Systems
December 17, 2012Provides certification and IV&V status, caseload, and collections information for State Child Support SystemsIV&V Status of State Systems
January 25, 2013Information on the status, cost, and schedule of Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of state projectsIV&V Statement Of Work Template
April 25, 2012A generic Independent Verification and Validation statement of workState Systems Certification Guide 2009
December 1, 2009Addresses the requirements associated with Federal certification of comprehensive, automated, statewide systemsAutomated Systems For Child Support Enforcement: A Guide For Enhancing Case Closure Automation
July 3, 2008Provides guidance to policy, program, and technical staff for increasing efficiency and accuracy of case closure in CSE systems