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Joint resolution authorizing the execution of a Title IV-D Intergovernmental Agreement between the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHFS) and the Lake County State’s Attorney for the continuation of the State’s Attorney’s Child Support Enforcement Program for maximum reimbursement amounts of $725,000 for staff wages and benefits.
Staff Summary
· Since 1985, the State’s Attorney has entered into an annual intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (formerly known as Illinois Department of Public Aid) to provide child support enforcement services. Pursuant to these annual agreements, the State’s Attorney’s reasonable costs of providing these services (as determined by IDHFS) are to be reimbursed.
· Since 1999, the State’s Attorney’s Child Support Enforcement staff has included 3 Assistant State’s Attorneys, 4 secretaries, 3 paralegals and 1 investigator.
· The Child Support Enforcement Division handles approximately 17,000 active cases, including those to establish paternity, to set support upon voluntary acknowledgement, to establish medical support orders, and to enforce orders for payment of support.
· IDHFS has tendered a proposed SFY 2014 contract: to reimburse 89.25% of personnel costs not to exceed $725,000 (66% of which is federal funds). In previous years, an additional Federal Fund Participation (FFP) contract was also proposed to reimburse up to 66% of administrative costs incurred.
· Funding for the Lake County personnel costs contract, between the period of July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014, has been reduced by $47,226 from the State Fiscal Year 2013’s contract. A recent staff change in the Child Support Division will result in an annual savings of $22,502 in salary and benefits and will help offset the revenue reduction.
· FFP funding is no longer offered and creates a reimbursement reduction of $40,000 from State Fiscal Year 2013. Effective November 2012, the Child Support...
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