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The Administration for Children and Families’s Office of Child Care (OCC) in the Department of Health and Human Services recognizes that cities all over the country are concerned about the impact of the coronavirus on their communities, including the effect on child care programs that play such a critical role in providing child care services for essential workers and those trying hold onto their businesses during this unprecedented time. As the economy begins to reopen, and the need for child care continues to evolve, we are sharing some child care background and resources that may be helpful to you at the local level.
This document provides instructions for implementing the required error rate methodology for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), including successful submission of the State Improper Payments Report (ACF-404) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The instructions contain changes that will be effective beginning Fiscal Year (FY) 2019.
Attached for your awareness is Information Memorandum IM-ACF-OA-2020-01 issued by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) on grant flexibilities for human service activities related to, or affected by, COVID-19. This Information Memorandum provides short term relief for administrative, financial management, and audit requirements under 45 CFR Part 75 (the HHS implementation of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB’s) 2 CFR Part 200), Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).
Monitoring is part of OCC’s ongoing oversight and support of States and Territories (referred to below as “States”) responsible for administering the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)to support eligible families, and ensures all children are cared for in environments that are healthy and safe.