HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2007.09.20 - 9374September 20, 2007
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #07212
BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, JEFF POTTER, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - FISCAL YEAR 2008 COOPERATIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (CRP) CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Michigan Department of Human Services, Office of Child
Support has approved the Oakland County Friend of the Court's Fiscal Year
2008 Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP) Contract, effective
October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS the Fiscal Year 2008 Title IV-D program totals $12,787,190 of
which $110,831 will be funded by fees collected. The remaining $12,676,359
will be funded by the State in the amount of $7,320,538 (66%), the County
match of $3,771,186 (34%), and estimated Federal Incentive Payments of
$1,584,635. The contract-funded State supplement allocation has been
discontinued for FY 2008; and
WHEREAS the requested County match is budgeted in the General Fund Non-
departmental budget. No additional General Fund appropriation is required;
and
WHEREAS acceptance of this contract does not obligate the County to any
future commitment; and
WHEREAS the contract has been approved by the County Executive's
Contract Review Process.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners accepts the Fiscal Year 2008 Cooperative Reimbursement Program
Contract through September 30, 2008 for the Friend of the Court in the amount
of $7,320,538 (representing all Title IV-D program). Also, the acceptance of
this grant recognizes general fund grant match obligation in the amount of
$3,771,186.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future levels of service, including
personnel, are contingent upon the level of funding from the State for this
program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ChaIrperson of the Board of
Commissioners is authorized to execute this reimbursement agreement and to
approve amendments and extensions up to fifteen (15%) percent variance from
the award, consistent with the agreement as approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Public Services Committee Vote:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote
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Prentiss Malone
From: Diane Creguer [creguerd@oakgov.com ]
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 10:40 AM
To: 'Suzanne Hollyer'; 'Prentiss Malone'
Subject: Grant Review Sign Off - Friend of the Court - FY 2008 Cooperative Reimbursement Program - Acceptance
The complete grant sign off package is attached.
GRANT REVIEW SIGN OFF — Friend of the Court
GRANT NAME: FY 2008 Cooperative Reimbursement Program
FUNDING AGENCY: Michigan Office of Child Support
DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON: Suzanne Hollyer / 858-0431
STATUS: Grant Acceptance
DATE: August 28, 2007
Pursuant to Misc. Resolution #01320, please be advised the captioned grant materials have completed internal grant review. Below
are the returned comments.
The captioned grant materials and grant acceptance package (which should include the Board of Commissioners Liaison Committee
Resolution, the grant agreement/contract, Finance Committee Fiscal Note, and this Sign Off email containing grant review
comments) may be requested to be placed on the appropriate Board of Commissioners' committee(s) for grant acceptance by Board
resolution.
DEPARTMENT REVIEW
Department of Management and Budget:
Approved. — Laurie Van Pelt (08/21/2007)
Department of Human Resources:
Approved by HR. — Jennifer Mason (08/27/2007)
Risk Management and Safety:
Approved By Risk Management - Andrea Plotkowski (08/23/2007)
Corporation Counsel:
After reviewing this grant contract, there appear to be no unresolved legal issues that require action at this time. -- Karen Agacinski
(08/24/2007)
COMPLIANCE
The grant agreement references a number of specific federal and state regulations. Below is a list of these specifically cited
compliance related documents for this grant.
Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-87. This Circular establishes principles and
standards for determining costs for Federal awards carried out through grants, cost reimbursement contracts, and
other agreements with State and local governments and federally recognized Indian tribal governments
(governmental units).
http://www.whitehouse.goviornbicirculars/a087/a87_2004.htmlgatta
8/29/2007
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Marilyn F. Stephen, Dire
Office of Child Support
JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM
GOVERNOR
STATE OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
LANSING
August 7, 2007
OJAU
MARIANNE UDOW
DIRECTOR
Suzanne Hollyer
Friend of the Court
Oakland County
230 Elizabeth Lake Rd
P.O. Box 436012
Pontiac, MI 48443
RE: Fiscal Year 2008 Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Contract
for Oakland County CS/FOC-08-63001
Dea117er-5‘.13
Two copies of the Cooperative Reimbursement Contract and one copy of your approved
application are enclosed.
Please take the following actions and return the signed contracts to: Office of Child Support,
Contract Services, P.O. Box 30478, Lansing, MI 48909 by September 7, 2007:
1. Sign, date and witness both Contracts (provider or designee).
2. Obtain the program contractor (Chair, County Board of Commissioners, or the
designee's) signature; date and witness both Contracts.
3. Return both signed Contracts (originals) to this office at the address noted above.
4. Retain one copy of the application for your files.
After we receive the signed contracts, we will obtain the signature of the Director of the
Department of Human Services and return a fully executed Contract to you.
Sincerely,
MFS:SJ
Enclosures
235 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE • P.O. BOX 30037 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909
www.michigan.gov • (517) 373-2035
Contract No:
County:
Net Budget Amount:
Total Contract Amount:
Method of Payment:
AGREEMENT
between
CS FOC-08-63001
Oakland
$11,091,724,00
$7,320,538.00
Actual Cost
Michigan Department of Human Services
(DHS) &
235 South Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 30037
Lansing, Michigan 48909
The County of Oakland (hereinafter
referred to as "Contractor')
230 Elizabeth Lake Road
P.O Box 436012
Pontiac, MI 48343
This Agreement, effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008, is by and between
the Department of Human Services, (referred to as "DHS"), the County of Oakland, a
public organization, and the 6Th Circuit Court (together referred to as "Contractor").
I. CONTRACTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contractor shall enforce and seek modification of support orders, over which it has
jurisdiction. Contractor shall comply with all requirements of Title 1V-D of the Social
Security Act, and shall implement all applicable Federal regulations and requirements,
statutes, court rules, and DHS policies and procedures that relate to establishing and
enforcing support orders. Contractor will use the automated Michigan Child Support
Enforcement System, as supported by the Friend of the Court Manual Section 4000,
the Friend of the Court Letters, the Office of Child Support (OCS) IV-D Combined
Manual and the Michigan IV-D Action Transmittals (referred to as "Title IV-D
Standards").
A. Enforcement Services
The Contractor shall:
1. Make IV-D services available to all eligible persons.
2. Maintain records and provide collection services.
3. Enforce support obligations as defined in MCLA 552.501. Use all
appropriate procedures including but not limited to:
a. Wage or Income Withholding
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b. State Tax Offset
c. Federal Tax Offset
d. Withholding of Unemployment Compensation Benefits
e. Imposing Liens
f. Posting Security, Bond or Guarantee for overdue support
g. Informing the Consumer Reporting Agency
h. License Suspension
i. Medical Support
j. Contempt Proceedings
k. Interstate Enforcement action
I. Financial Institution Data Match
m. Denying or revoking passports
4. Review and Modify Support Orders using the "Michigan Child Support
Formula Manual".
5. Initiate locating action when necessary.
6. Cooperate with other states for enforcement of child support orders.
7. Maintain the following administrative processes:
a. Fiscal Policies and Accountability
b. Bonding of Employees
c. Separation of Cash Handling and Accounting Functions
d. Safeguarding of Information
e. Records Maintenance
8. Receive, account for, and process voluntary support payments.
9. Allow DHS and its identified agents access to central system case records
to paper case records and MICSESA case records for the purpose of
annual Title IV-D Self-Assessment case readings.
10. For the purpose of Administrative Lien and Levy of financial assets,
Contractor shall abide by the Delegation Agreement in accordance with
Central Financial Institution Data Match (FIDM) Business Rules.
B. Reports
Contractor shall prepare, complete and submit the following reports in the cycles
indicated, to the units named. It is expressly understood that the timelines for
reports set forth in this document are dependent on the ability of the Contractor to
access MiCSES and extract this information:
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1. Form: DHS-286 - Title 1V-D Cooperative Reimbursement Expenditure
Report, including appropriate time and caseload
documentation, including the FPRO Report run within thirty
(30) days after the month of service.
Cycle: Due by the thirtieth (30) day after month of service
To: Contract Manager
Office of Child Support
2. Form: DHS-820 - Support Collection Refund/Reimbursement
Request
Cycle: As needed in accordance with MFOC Section 4000, Chapter
650.
To: Department of Human Services
Payment Document Control
3. Form: DHS-316 or collection report requesting correction of
distributed support collections.
Cycle No regular cycle: process as received
To: Department of Human Services
Office of Child Support
C. Client Grievance System
Contractor shall have a written office grievance system which provides the
opportunity to seek relief for those who believe they have not received services
required by the IV-D program, or believe the services they have received are not
in accordance with IV-D regulations. Information about the grievance system shall
be provided to clients or DHS upon request.
D. Statewide Automated System
Contractor agrees to use the automated Michigan Child Support Enforcement
System (referred to as "System") for processing intra- and inter- state data
pursuant to Title IV-D Standards throughout the life of this Contract, and agrees to
comply with all IV-D, OCS and DHS reporting requirements.
E. Billing Method
Contractor, as a subrecipient of Federal Financial Assistance, agrees to abide by
applicable provisions of the Cost Principles for State and Local Governments
issued by the Federal Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-87. This
Circular provides cost principles to be used in determining the availability of
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Federal Financial Assistance for Child Support activities under Title IV-D of the
Social Security Act.
1. The Actual Cost Reimbursement Method shall be used to claim
reimbursement under this Contract. The Contractor certifies that this budget
has been prepared in accordance with the budget Completion Instructions
provided by DHS. This document details the amount and object of
expenditures for which the contractor shall use funds paid under this
contract. The Contractor is authorized to expend funds only for those
resources indicated in the budget that are allowable, properly allocated and
reasonable as defined in the budget completion instructions. Only actual
costs may be billed to DHS. The Title IV-D Program Budget Summary is
attached and made a part of this Contract. The Title IV-D Budget and
Application details the amount and object of expenditures for which the
Contractor shall use funds paid under this Contract. Contractor shall follow
and adhere to the Budget.
2. Contractor must obtain prior written approval from DHS to increase or
decrease line items in the budget.
a. The written request for DHS' approval must contain sufficient
information to allow DHS to identify which budget line items are to be
increased, which line items are to be decreased; the reason for the
change and the programmatic impact of the budget changes. The
increase or decrease of line items in the budget must stay within the
originally approved budget total.
b. The due-date to submit a line item transfer request to DHS is ninety
(90) days prior to the end date of the contract.
c. The person authorized to approve budget revisions is the DHS Office
of Child Support. OHS shall provide an initial response to line item
transfer requests within thirty (30) days of receipt.
d. If any staff funded in part or whole by IV-D funds do not work full-time
on IV-D matters, detailed time records for such employees are
required to document the amount of time spent on reimbursable
activities.
3. Actual costs include the cost of fringe benefits provided for contract
employees billed under this Contract. The fringe benefits billed must be
proportional to the time the employees are engaged in IV-D reimbursable
activities. Further, those fringe benefits shall be no greater than fringe
benefits provided to similar Non-IV-D employees. Fringe benefits may
include longevity, vacation, personal leave, holiday, sick leave, medical,
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dental, optical, fife insurance, disability insurance, retirement, social security,
workers compensation, and unemployment insurance.
F. Billing Procedure
The Contractor shall submit a monthly "Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement
Expenditure Report," (Form DHS-286) to DHS detailing program-related
expenditures. The DHS-286 shall indicate actual expenditures incurred broken
out by category of expense in the performance of this Contract for the period
being billed. The DHS-286 shall be submitted to DHS within thirty (30) days from
the end of the monthly billing period. For the month of September, DHS-286
Reports shall be submitted as reasonably directed by DHS to meet fiscal year-
end closing deadlines. At its discretion, DHS may not make payment to the
Contractor for billings submitted more than 90 days after the end of a billing
period.
G. Reinvestment of incentive Payments to Contractor
All claims for expenditure reimbursement shall be made in accordance with
Federal regulations implementing Public Law 105-200, 45 CFR Part 305 and
applicable DHS instructions. To remain eligible for State and Federal
reimbursement under this Contract, all Title IV-D Federal incentives received by
Contractor must be reinvested in the Title IV-D program. Reinvestment of
incentives must be consistent with 45 CFR Part 305.35; non IV-D activities must
have prior approval by the Director, Office of Child Support, and DHS.
H. Sub-recipient Relationship
This Contract constitutes a subrecipient relationship with OHS. The Contractor is
required to comply with all Federal regulations that relate to the accounting and
auditing of the Federal award used to fund this contract. This includes, but is not
limited to, compliance with OMB Circular A-133.
Regulations applicable to funding sources are included in the Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA). The Federal Program Title, CFDA number and
Federal Financial Participation (FFP) rate DHS will use for this agreement are:
Feclerlgo ram Title CFDA# FFP°/0
Title IV-D , 93.563 100%
Note: The FFP percentage above refers to the percentage of federal funding
represented in the reimbursement DHS makes to the Contractor.
However, DHS may change the CFDA number and will implement any changes
made by the Federal Government to the CFDA number and/or FFP rate during
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the course of this Contract. CFDA numbers and FFP rates for this Contract shall
be posted quarterly on the DHS website. The Contractor is required to check the
website to obtain up to date information regarding the CFDA numbers.
The Contractor shall consult the following website address to obtain CFDA
numbers, payments, and other audit information:
http://wwvv.michigan.govidhs/0,1607,7-124-5455_7199_8380--,00.html
DHS agrees to participate in audit costs related to the audit as described in other
sections of this contract.
I. Reportinq Requirements
The Contractor must immediately report to the DHS Office of Internal Audit
accounting irregularities including noncompliance with contract provisions.
if the contractor is required per OMB Circular A-133 to have a Single Audit
performed, the contractor must submit the Reporting Package and an Audit
Transmittal Letter to the DHS Office of internal Audit at the address that follows
and in accordance with the time frame established in the Circular.
Reporting Package includes:
1. Financial statements and schedule of expenditures of Federal awards
2. Summary schedule of prior audit findings
3. Auditor's report(s)
4. Corrective Action Plan if applicable
J. Audit Transmittal Letter
The Contractor is responsible to identify in the Audit Transmittal Letter all
organizations it operates that administer DI-IS sub-recipient programs and the
different names the Contractor may use to contract with DHS. The Contractor is
responsible for proper completion and submission of the Audit Transmittal Letter.
This letter, to be accurately processed by DHS, must include the following
information:
I. Contractor's name as reported in the DI-IS contract(s).
2. Contractor's Federal Identification Number(s) as reported in the DHS
contract(s).
3. Contractor's fiscal year end.
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4. Identify other name(s) and other Federal Identification Number(s) used by
the contractor.
If a Single Audit is not required per OMB Circular A-133, the Contractor must still
submit an Audit Transmittal Letter stating why a Single Audit was not required
and the Contractor's fiscal year the letter pertains to. The Audit Transmittal Letter
should include items stated in the section, "Audit Transmittal Letter," described
above. The letter may be mailed to the address below or faxed to (517) 373-8771.
Mailing address for all information:
Michigan Department of Human Services
Office of Internal Audit
235 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 1112
Lansing, MI 48909
Attention: William Addison, CPA
If the Contractor is a subrecipient of DHS, but asserts it is not required to have a
Single Audit performed, the Contractor shall submit an Audit Transmittal Letter to
the DHS Office of Internal Audit stating the reason the Single Audit is not
required. Failure by the Contractor to submit the Transmittal letter shall result in
invoking the same sanctions on the Contractor as failure to submit the Single
Audit Report.
K. Audit Cost
Cost of the Single Audit can only be charged to this Contract if there is a
provision within this Contract that allows payment for the Single Audit cost. No
audit cost may be charged to this agreement if the Contractor is not required to
have a Single Audit.
No audit costs may be charged to DHS when audits required by this Contract
have not been performed or have not been performed in accordance with OMB
Circular A-133 requirements. Late submission (as defined in Circular A-133) of
the Single Audit Report and/or Audit Transmittal Letter is considered
noncompliance with this section and may be grounds to impose sanctions.
L. Sanctions
DHS may impose sanctions if the Contractor fails to adhere to any of the audit
requirements in this Contract including the Audit Transmittal Letter in this
Agreement. In cases of continued inability or unwillingness to comply with audit
requirements on the part of the Contractor to comply with audit requirements,
OHS may recoup all Federal payments made to the Contractor during the period
for which a single audit was required but not performed.
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M. Fiscal Requirements
The Contractor shall install and maintain an accounting system to identify and
support all expenditures billed to DHS under this contract. The accounting system
must record all income and expenses for the Contractor's total program of which
services provided under this Agreement are a part. The accounting system, as a
minimum, shall consist of a chart of accounts, cash receipts journal, cash
disbursements journal, and general ledger. All expenditures and income must be
supported by vouchers and receipts that detail the reason for the transaction.
The Contractor shall maintain, within the accounting system, salary and fringe
benefits accounts that break out positions, hospitalization, retirement, workers'
compensation and other fringe benefits. The Contractor shall establish and
maintain payroll records for all employees.
II. DHS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Pipqram Administration
DHS, as a recipient of Federal Financial Assistance, shall administer the Title !V-
D program in Michigan, and shall maintain the approved Title IV-D State Plan
consistent with Federal requirements. DHS shall also distribute program
regulations, forms and instructions to Contractor through the Friend of the Court
Manual Section 4000, the Friend of the Court Letters. the OCS IV-D Combined
Manual, the Michigan IV-D Action Transmittals, and the Mi-Support Website.
DHS will provide timely processing of all claims for expenditure reimbursement in
accordance with State regulations implementing § 2, Public Act 279 of 1984.
B. Payment
1. DHS shall complete its processing of payments to Contractor within 45
calendar days after receipt of Contractor's monthly DHS-286, "Title IV-D
Cooperative Reimbursement Expenditure Report," detailing program related
expenditures. Payments shall be made in accordance with the budget
attached to and made part of this Agreement. For DHS-286 Expenditure
Reports submitted after the due-date, processing and payment may be
delayed to the next available cycle.
2. Further, DHS reserves the right to defer or disallow payment of any claim
submitted by Contractor for failure to document and provide any required
paper or electronic records, statistics, or reports to DHS as required by this
Contract or as are required by applicable State statutes or Federal
regulations, provided that such requests are within the capacity of the
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Contractor to obtain, DHS must provide Contractor with thirty (30) days
notice of such an action as well as Contractors right to appeal that decision.
C. Program Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation
1. DNS shall monitor and evaluate Contractor performance for compliance
with Title IV-D Standards, all Contractor duties and responsibilities, as
identified in § I of this Contract, Contractor Duties and Responsibilities, and
all other terms set forth in this Contract. OHS shall provide access to all
Federal reporting. OHS agrees to provide the Contractor with quarterly
performance data no later than thirty (30) business days after the close of
each quarter.
2. DHS shall conduct an annual self-assessment review to evaluate its IV-D
program to determine if Federal requirements are being met and to provide
an annual report to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human
Services on the findings: and,
3. DHS' agents will comply with the Contractor's information technology
acceptable use policies and guidelines for the county computer system and
protect the confidentiality of the case records.
D. Administrative Lien and Levy of Financial Assets
For the purpose of Administration Lien Levy of Financial Assets, the DHS Central
Enforcement Unit shall abide by the Central Financial Institution Data Match
(FIDM) Business Rules developed by the State Court Administrative Office and
DHS.
E. Incentive Payments to Contractor
DHS shall distribute Federal incentive payments to Contractor in accordance with
Federal regulations implementing Public Law 105-200, 45 CFR Part 305 and
applicable Office of Child Support, DHS procedures.
F. Maximum Amount of Agreement
1. The total maximum amount DHS agrees to pay Contractor for services
performed during this fiscal period of October 1, 2007 through September
30, 2008 as defined by the terms of the Agreement is SEVEN MILLION
THREE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY
EIGHT AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($7,320,538.00).
2. If review of Contractor's financial records indicates costs are projected to
exceed the current budget, Contractor is required to submit an Amendment
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request. The due-date for submission of this request is ninety (90) days prior
to the end-date of the contract period. DHS shall provide an initial response to
budget amendments within thirty (30) days of receipt.
Obligations incurred prior to or after the period covered by this Contract shall
be excluded from the Contractor's monthly invoices.
Ill. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. DHS' Source of Funds-Termination
DHS' payment of federal or state funds for purposes of this Contract is subject to
and conditional upon the availability of those funds for such purposes. No
commitment is made by DHS to continue or expand activities covered by this
Contract. Funding for services to be provided beyond the end of the initial state
fiscal year is dependent on legislative appropriation.
DHS may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the
Contractor at any time prior to the completion of this Agreement if, in the sole
discretion of DHS, funding becomes unavailable for this service or such funds are
restricted.
B. Civil Service Rules and Regulations
The State of Michigan is obligated to comply with Article XI, Section 5, of the
Michigan Constitution and applicable Civil Service rules and regulations. Other
provisions to this Contract notwithstanding, the State personnel director is
authorized to disapprove contractual disbursements for personal services if the
State personnel director determines that the contract violates Article XI, Section 5
of the Michigan Constitution or applicable civil service rules and regulations.
C. Fees and Other Sources of Funding
The Contractor may not submit a claim for any service under this Contract if the
same service has been reimbursed in whole or in part with funds under another
program. If the Contractor receives fees or reimbursement of costs for a service
provided under this Contract, the amount of fees or costs, whichever is greater,
shall be deducted from any amounts billed under this Contract.
D. Reporting
The Contractor shall comply with all program and fiscal reporting procedures as
are or may hereinafter be established by DNS. The Contractor shall also comply
with all reporting procedures established by DHS in completion of progress
reports at time intervals, on forms, in formats, and by means specified by DHS. In
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particular, reports or billing documents denoting event dates shall record month,
day and year as specified by DHS. In all electronic filings, four (4) digits shall be
used to designate century. Any additional reports deemed necessary by OHS as
may be required to comply with Federal and/or State law or regulation shall be
made and submitted by the Contractor upon request.
E. Examination and Maintenance of Records
The Contractor shall permit DHS or any of its authorized agents access to the
facilities being utilized at any reasonable time to observe the operation of the
program. Further, the Contractor shall retain all books, records or other
documents relevant to this Contract for six (6) years after final payment, at the
Contractor's cost. Federal auditors and any persons duly authorized by the DHS
shall have full access to and the right to examine and audit any of said material
during said period. If an audit is initiated prior to the expiration of the six (6) year
period and extends past that period, all documents shall be maintained until the
audit is completed. DHS shall provide findings and recommendations of audits to
the Contractor. DHS shall adjust future payments or final payment if the findings
of an audit indicate over or under payment to the Contractor in any period prior to
the audit. If no payments are due and owing the Contractor, the Contractor shall
refund all amounts which may be due DHS within 30 days notice by DHS. The
Contractor shall assure, as a condition of any sale or transfer of ownership of the
Contractor agency, that the new purchasers or owner maintains the above-
described books, records or other documents for any unexpired portion of the six
(6) year period after final payment under this Contract or the Contractor shall
otherwise maintain said records as the DHS may direct. If business operations
cease, the Contractor shall maintain records as the DHS may direct. The
Contractor shall notify DHS when and if the Contractor operations cease during
the six (6) year period after final payments and provide for appropriate storage of
records at the Contractor's expense.
The Contractor shall, as a provision of the Contract between the Contractor and
the auditor, assure that the OHS may make reasonable inquiries of the auditor
relating to audit workpapers and, furthermore, that the DHS may review the
auditor's workpapers in support of the audit.
F. Compliance with Civil Rights, Other Laws
The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of
race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight or marital status
pursuant to 1976 Public Act 453, Section 209, The Contractor shall also comply
with the provisions of the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976
Public Act 453, No. 220, as amended (M.C.L. Section 37.1101 et. seq.) and
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Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, P.L. 93-112, 87 Stat. 355,
which states that no employee or client or otherwise qualified handicapped
individual shall, solely by reason of this handicap, be excluded from participation,
be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or
activity receiving Federal Financial Assistance. Further, the Contractor shall
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), P.L. 101-336, 104
Stat. 327, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and
provides enforcement standards. The Contractor shall comply with all other
Federal, State or local laws, regulations and standards, and any amendments
thereto, as they may apply to the performance of this Contract.
G. Publication - Approval and Copyright
The State of Michigan shall have copyright, property and publication rights in all
written or visual material or other work products funded under this Contract. The
Contractor shall not publish or distribute any printed or visual material relating to
the services provided under this Contract without prior written permission of the
State of Michigan.
If the Contractor or an agent of the Contractor creates and/or reproduces under
this Contact materials which are developed for consumption by the general
public or as a general information tool and which are funded in whole or in part
with State of Michigan funds, the Contractor or its agent must include one of the
statements referenced below, as they apply:
• This program is funded by the State of Michigan or
• This program is funded in part by the State of Michigan
H. Confidentiality
The use or disclosure of personally identifying information concerning services,
applicants or recipients obtained in connection with the performance of this
Contract shall be restricted to purposes directly connected with the administration
of the programs implemented by this Contract. Disclosure shall be made only
when required by Federal and State laws, including HIPAA, Rules and
Regulations, Court Orders and Subpoenas, or subpoenas issued by a grand jury.
Such disclosures must conform to all State and Federal confidentiality provisions.
I. Fixed Assets
DHS reserves the right to obtain or transfer title to all fixed assets, real or
personal, included in the approved budget of this Contract and billed in full or in
part to DHS by the Contractor and not fully utilized at the conclusion of the
Contract. Fixed asset costs billed to DHS shall be limited to straight-line
depreciation or use charge pre-approved by DHS and shall be used only for the
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performance of this Contract unless another use is authorized in writing by DHS.
DHS property shall be used only for the performance of this Contract unless
another use is authorized in writing by DHS, and shall promptly be returned or the
DHS portion of the residual value refunded to DHS upon expiration of this
Contract, in its original condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
At least 30 days prior to the end of this Contract (which includes) cancellation of
the contract), the Contractor shall report to DHS the book value of all fixed assets
and non-consumables purchased with DHS funds and request written instructions
regarding the disposal of these fixed assets and consumable and/or non-
consumable supplies that have been acquired with funds under this Contract. Any
gain on the sale or disposition of fixed assets before completion of the contract
must be immediately reported and refunded to DHS.
No disposal, sale or transfer of fixed assets obtained under this contract in whole
or part, may occur without the express written consent of DHS.
J. Subcontracts
The Contractor shall not assign this Contract or subcontract this Contract to other
parties without obtaining prior written approval of the DHS Office of Contract and
Rate Setting. DHS, as a condition of granting such approval, shall require that
such assignees or subcontractors shall be subject to all conditions and provisions
of this Contract including Criminal Record and Central Registry background
checks, when applicable. The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance
of all assignees or subcontractors.
If subcontracting, the Contractor must obligate the Subcontractor(s) to maintain
the confidentiality of DHS' client information in conformance with State and
Federal requirements. At DHS' request, any employee of the Contractor and of
any Subcontractor having access or continued access to the DHS' confidential
information may be required to execute an acknowledgement that the employee
has been advised of the Contractor's and the Subcontractor's obligations under
this section and of the employee's obligation to DHS, the Contractor or
Subcontractor, as the case may be, to protect such confidential information from
unauthorized use of disclosure.
K. Cancellation of Agreement
DHS may cancel this Contract upon thirty days written notice if DHS determines
that the Contractor, its agent, or its representative has offered or given a gratuity,
kickback, money, gift, or anything of value to an officer, official or employee of the
State to obtain a contract or favorable treatment under a contract. By signing this
Contract, the Contractor hereby certifies that no funds have been given to any
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state officer, official, or state employee for influencing or attempting to influence
such officer, official, or employee of the State.
Except as indicated below, DHS may cancel the Contract without further liability
to DHS or its employees by giving the Contractor written notice of such
cancellation thirty (30) days prior to the date of cancellation. The Contractor may
terminate this agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to DHS at any time
prior to the completion of the Contract period.
In case of default by the Contractor, the DHS may immediately cancel the
Contract without further liability to OHS or its employees, and procure the services
from other sources.
The Contractor, by signing this Contract, certifies to the best of his/her knowledge
that no funds or other items/services of value have been given to any State
officer, official, or employee for influencing or attempting to influence such officer,
official, or employee to obtain a contract or favorable treatment under this
Contract.
L. Closeout
When this Contract is concluded or terminated, the Contractor shall provide the
DHS, within thirty (30) days of conclusion or termination, with all financial,
performance and other reports required as a condition of the Contract. The DHS
shall within the limit of this Contract reimburse the Contractor for allowable costs
not previously reimbursed. The Contractor shall immediately refund to OHS any
payments or funds advanced to the Contractor in excess of allowable
reimbursable expenditures.
M. Continuing Responsibilities
Termination, conclusion, or cancellation of this Contract shall not be construed as
terminating the ongoing responsibilities of the Contractor or rights of the DHS
contained in Section HI, E, "Examination and Maintenance of Records" and
Section III, L, "Closeout" of this Contract.
N. Disputes
The Contractor shall notify the DHS in writing of intent to pursue a claim against
the OHS for breach of any terms of this Contract. No suit may be commenced by
the Contractor for breach of this Contract prior to the expiration of ninety (90) days
from the date of such notification. Within this ninety (90) day period, the
Contractor, at the request of the DHS, must meet with the Director of the OHS or
designee for the purpose of attempting resolution of the dispute.
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0. Contract Inclusiveness/Amendment
This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties.
No other understanding, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this
Contract shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. The
Contractor shall, upon request by the DHS and receipt of a proposed
amendment, amend this Contract, if and when required in the opinion of the DHS,
due to the revision of Federal or State laws or regulations. If the Contractor
refuses to sign such amendment within fifteen (15) days after receipt, this
Contract shall terminate upon such refusal. This Contract may otherwise be
amended only by the written consent of all the parties hereto.
Monitoring Requirements
DHS reserves the right to perform on-site visits during normal business hours to
monitor the Contractor's activities under this Contract at any time, either during
the term, or within one (1) year after termination of the Contract, The Contractor
shall cooperate with the OHS during the monitoring process by making available
all records, facilities, and other resources necessary to perform the review.
If DHS detects noncompliance with this Contract, and/or questioned costs during
the course of its review, these items shall be identified and conveyed to the
Contractor in an exit conference. DHS shall provide Contractor with a detailed
written report of these findings within thirty (30) days of the exit conference. The
Contractor is required to address each item in DHS' report by providing a
Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to eliminate or correct each issue of
noncompliance. The Contractor shall submit the Corrective Action Plan to DHS
within thirty (30) days from issuance of DHS' report.
If DHS identifies questioned costs that cannot be substantiated, OHS may, at its
discretion, and after consultation with the Contractor, require the Contractor to
submit a revised DHS-286, "Title IV-D Cooperative Reimbursement Actual
Expenditure Report" to reflect adjustment for disallowed costs. Submission of
revised billings to DHS shall be made within a time schedule established by DHS
and the Contractor. If the Contractor fails to comply with monitoring requirements
as set forth in this Contract, and within allotted time frames mutually established,
DHS may, at its discretion, invoke sanctions on the Contractor, which may
include, but are not limited to, actions to collect disallowed costs and/or
cancellation of the Contracts.
Q. Certifications Regarding Lobbying
As required by section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented at 28
CFR Part 69, for persons entering into a grant or cooperative contract over
$100,000, as defined at 28 CFR Part 69, the Contractor certifies that:
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1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on
behalf of the undersigned, to any persons influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any department, a member of Congress,
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of
Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering
into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative
agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be
paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this
Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete
and submit Standard form — LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in
accordance with its instructions.
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be
included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including
sub-grants, contracts under grants and cooperative contracts, and
subcontracts) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
R. Recouoment of Funding
If the Contractor fails to comply with monitoring requirements as set forth in this
Contract, or fails to submit a revised DHS-286, 'Title IV-D Cooperative
Reimbursement Actual Expenditure Report" within allotted time frames
established by DHS in consultation with the Contractor, DHS may, at its
discretion, recoup or require the Contractor to reimburse payments made under
this Contract that DHS has determined that the Contractor has been overpaid.
The Contractor is liable for any cost imposed on DI-IS by the federal government
in the Recoupment of any funding.
Upon notification by DHS that repayment is required, the Contractor shall make
payment directly to DHS within thirty (30) days or OHS may withhold current or
future payments made under this or any other agreements, current or future,
between DHS and the Contractor.
If the Contractor fails to: (1) correct noncompliance activities identified by DHS, (2)
submit revised billings as requested as part of a Corrective Action Plan when
required; or (3) remit overpayments or make arrangements to have the
overpayments deducted from future payments within thirty (30) days, such failure
shall constitute grounds to terminate immediately any or all of DHS' contracts with
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the Contractor. OHS shall also report noncompliance of Contractor to Michigan's
Department of Management and Budget. Such a report may result in the
Contractor's debarment from further Agreements with the State of Michigan.
S. Compliance with Federal and State Requirements
The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and local statutes, regulations
and administrative rules, and any amendments thereto, as they may apply to the
performance of this Contract.
The Contractor shall keep informed of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations, orders, and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any
jurisdiction/authority that in any manner affects those engaged in or employed on
the work done under this Contract or that in any manner affects the conduct of the
work done under this Contract.
T. Freedom of Information Act
The Contractor and DHS will abide by all of the requirements of the Freedom of
Information Act. 1976 Public Act No. 442, as amended, MCL 15.231, et seq.
U. Prohibition against Using Funds to Support Religious Activities
The Contractor shall not use financial funds administered by the State or Federal
government to support inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious
instruction, or proselytization. If the Contractor engages in such activities, it must
offer them separately, in time or location, from the programs or services funded
with State or Federal assistance, and participation must be voluntary for the
beneficiaries of the State or Federally funded programs or services.
The Contractor shall follow guidelines in 42 USC 604a
V. Audit Reports that Contain a Going Concern Statement
If an audit firm conducts an audit of the Contractor and issues an audit report with
a finding of a Going Concern, the Contractor must submit this audit report to the
OHS Office of Internal Audit within 10 days from the date of the audit report. The
submission of this audit report to OHS is required regardless of whether an audit
is required under this Contract.
A Contractor receiving a Going Concern must submit a financial plan to the DHS
Office of Internal Audit no later than 25 days from the date of the audit report
issued by the audit firm. The financial plan must be approved by OHS. Failure of
the Contractor to either timely submit eh audit report with the Going Concern, or
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timely submit a financial plan, or DHS' rejection of the Contractor's financial plan,
are grounds for immediately terminating the contract.
Mailing address for all audit information:
Michigan Department of Human Services
Office of Internal Audit
235 S. Grand Ave., Suite 1112
Lansing, MI 48909
Attention: William Addison, CPA
W. Repayment of Debts and Other Amounts Due DHS
By entering into this Contract, the Contractor agrees to honor all prior repayment
agreements established by DHS with the Contractor or Contractor's
predecessors. If the Contractor has an outstanding debt due to OHS but does not
have a repayment agreement, the Contractor agrees to make monthly payments
to OHS at an amount not less than 5% of any outstanding balance and to begin
on the date this Agreement is executed.
If the Contractor fails to honor prior repayment agreements, or the Contractor fails
to begin repayment on an obligation due OHS that is not subject to a repayment
agreement, OHS will initiate the administrative process to reduce repayments to
the Contractor under this Contract to recoup the debt. The payment reduction will
be made at the amount originally established in the repayment agreement or at
an amount not less than 5% of any outstanding balance effective on the date this
Contract is executed.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the DHS and the Contractor have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their respective officers duly authorized to do so.
The Undersigned has the lawful authority to bind the Contractor to the terms set forth in this
Agreement.
Dated at , Michigan 6TH Circuit Court
(Enter Court Identification)
This day of , 2007 By:
Chief Circuit Judge
Witness:
(Print Name)
Dated at , Michigan The County of Oakland
(Contractor)
This day of , 2007 By:
Chairperson, County Board of Commissioners
Witness:
(Print Name)
Dated at , Michigan Department of Human Services
this day of , 2007 By:
Director or Designee
Witness:
Contract #: CSFOC-08-63001
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ATTACHMENT. E
BUDGET SUMMARY PAGE
A. CONTRACT DESCRIPTION
COUNTY: OAKLAND
PROVIDER FOC _X_ PA COMBINATION
FISCAL YEAR 2008
COLUMN I COLUMN II COLUMN III
PROPOSED PROVIDER'S
IV.D TOTAL
B. ALLOCATION FACTORS BUDGET ELIGIBLE BUDGET
1. Total FTE Positions FOC, PA, COMB 122.15 149.50
a. Enforcement (FOC &/OR COMB) 122.15 125.26
b. Establishment (PA &/OR COMB)
2. % of Total FTE's (IV-D Allocation Factor) 81.71%
a. Enforcement (FOC WOR COMB) 81.71%
b. Establishment (PA &/OR COMB)
3. Caseload % (FOC & COMB) 97.52% 1.00
PROPOSED PROVIDER'S
IV-D TOTAL
C. BUDGET CATEGORIES BUDGET ELIGIBLE BUDGET
1. Personnel S 10,535,821 $ 13,255,804
2. Data Processin. 861,853 $ 1,054,771
3. Other Direct $ 783,225 $ 958,541
4. Central Services 606,291 742,004
5. Paternit Testin. (PA/COMB Only)- -
.. ,t :,nI'lli'ZWri'lli7117Mommimmon $ 12,787,190 $ 16,011,120
7. Service Fees (FOC & COMB Only) $ - $ -
8. Jud•ment Fees (FOC & COMB) $ 56,074 $ 57,500
9. Other Income 54,757 $ 61,500
10. BUDGET $ 12,676,359 $ 15,892,120
11. Estimated Incentive $ 1,584,635
12. NET BUDGET Line 10 minus Line 11) $ 11,091,724
13. State Share @ 66% of Line 12 $ 7,320,538
14. County Share @ 34% of Line 12 $ 3,771,186
15. FUNDING SUMMARY
(Sum of Lines 11, 13 & 14) S 12,676,359
16. TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
(Same as Line 13) $ 7,320,538
NOTE: This 0200 Must be Submitted via e-mail to your nontrant manaaer_
Please be sure that the figures on this budget sheet match Attachment C, Page 11.
CONTRACT NO. CS/ FOC 08-63001
AT 2007-020 Attachment E
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. 107212) September 20, 2007
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, MIKE ROGERS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT/FRIEND OF THE COURT - FISCAL YEAR 2008 COOPERATIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (CRP) CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has
reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Michigan Family Independence Agency has awarded the FY 2008
Title IV Cooperative Reimbursement Program (CRP) Contract to the
Oakland County Friend of the Court, for the period of October 1,
2007 through September 30, 2008.
2. The grant provides Title IV-D funding to continue the Friend of the
Court/Cooperative Reimbursement Program in the amount of
$12,787,190, of which $110,831 will be funded by fees collected,
the remaining $12,676,359 is funded by the State in the amount of
$7,320,538 (66%), the County match is $3,771,186 (34%), Federal
Incentive Payment of $1,584,635; the contract funded State
supplement allocation has been eliminated.
3. The amount of the grant award is $7,320,538 representing Title IV-D
program funding, and $1,584,635 of Federal Incentive Payment
funding, the County match of $3,771,186 is budgeted in General
Fund, Non-departmental.
4. A budget amendment to the FY 2008 Finance Committee Recommended
Budget is requested to transfer the grant match funds from the Non-
Departmental Grant Match account to the Circuit Court's grant match
account as follows:
General Fund 10100 FY 2008
Expenditures
9090101-196030-730800 Non-Dept. - Grant Match ($3,771,186)
3010301-121100-788001-27100 Cir. Ct. - Oper. Trf Out$ 3,771,186
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Long,
Woodward and Greimel absent.
3 Ruth ounty Clerk
Resolution #07212 September 20, 2007
Moved by Gosselin supported by Suarez the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended
Consent Agenda be adopted.
AYES: Burns, Coleman, Coulter, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Gregory,
Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, KowaII, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott,
Spector, Suarez, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended
Consent Agenda were adopted.
I HEREBY APPROVE THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on September
20, 2007, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 20th day of September, 2007.