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Systems Interoperability_Health and Human Services

State Systems Interoperability and Integration
Projects

Number: 93.075

Agency: Department of Health and Human
Services
Office: Administration for Children and
Families

Program Information

Program
Number/Title (010):

93.075 Systems
Interoperability_Health and Human Services

Popular Name (020):

State
Systems Interoperability and Integration Projects

Federal
Agency (030):

Administration
for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services

Authorization (040):

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010, 123 Stat. 3171.

Objectives (050):

The
Partnership Fund for Program Integrity Innovation at the Office of
Management and Budget funds pilot projects to improve the administration
of federal assistance programs by: reducing improper payments; improving
administrative efficiency; improving service delivery; and protecting and
improving program access for eligible beneficiaries.

Supported by
the Partnership Fund, these pilot projects will explore and plan improved
interoperability and integration in eligibility and enrollment, case
management, and other related functions across health and human services
information technology systems. Grantees can explore systems design and
implementation options, determine the costs and benefits of different
options, the potential client outcomes and impacts of each option, and
develop concrete implementation plans and options for the grantee to
consider, as well as produce a road map noting what could or should be
considered by other States. In addition, each grant will demonstrate how
enhanced interoperability and integrations can improve service delivery,
increase program efficiency, and/or reduce errors and enhance program
integrity.

Types of Assistance (060):

Project Grants

Uses and Use Restrictions (070):

According to Public Law 111-117, assistance can be used for
pilot projects that “address Federal programs that have a substantial
State role in eligibility determination or administration or where
Federal-State cooperation could otherwise be beneficial; in aggregate,
save at least as much money as they cost; demonstrate the potential to
streamline administration or strengthen program integrity; and do not
achieve savings primarily by reducing the participation of eligible
beneficiaries.”.

Eligibility Requirements (080)

Applicant Eligibility (081):

State (including the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico,
and the Virgin Islands) human services agencies are eligible to receive
assistance.

Beneficiary Eligibility (082):

State (including the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico,
and the Virgin Islands) human services agencies are eligible to conduct
pilot projects to support health and human services systems
interoperability.

Credentials/Documentation (083):

No
Credentials or documentation are required. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies
to this program.

Application and Award Process (090)

Preapplication Coordination (091):

Preapplication
coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not
required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under
E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures (092):

OMB
Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from
coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure (093):

Grant
applications will undergo a panel review. Approved grant applications will
receive official notice through a grant award detailing the amount of
funds awarded, the purpose of the award, the terms and conditions of the
award, and the budget period for which support is given.

Deadlines
(094):

Contact the
headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application
deadlines.

Range of
Approval/Disapproval Time (095):

From 30 to 60
days.

Appeals
(096):

Not Applicable.

Renewals
(097):

Not
Applicable.

Assistance Consideration (100)

Formula
and Matching Requirements (101):

This
program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching
requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance (102):

The
project and budget period is 12 months. Method of awarding/releasing
assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements (110)

Reports
(111):

Periodic
reports are required on the progress of the pilot program. Monitoring is
conducted by the Federal Project Officer. Cash reports are not applicable.
Grantees under this funding opportunity announcement will be required to
submit performance progress and financial reports periodically throughout
the project period. Grantees under this funding opportunity announcement
will be required to submit performance progress and financial reports
periodically throughout the project period. Periodic reports are required
on the progress of the pilot program. Monitoring is conducted by the
Federal Project Officer.

Audits
(112):

In accordance
with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003),
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations,"
nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more
in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted
for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year
in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that
year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the
provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of
States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," non federal
entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal
awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that
year. Non federal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in
Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year,
except as noted in Circular No. A-133. All fiscal transactions
identifiable to Federal financial assistance are subject to audit by the
HHS audit agency, and other Federal officials.

Records
(113):

Proper
accounting records, identifiable by grant and including all receipts and
expenditures, must be maintained for 3 years in accordance with 45 CFR 92.
Subsequent to an audit, they must be maintained until all questions are
resolved, or at the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.

Financial Information (120)

Account Identification (121):

75-0035-0-1-506.

Obligations (122):

(Project
Grants) FY 11 $0; FY 12 est $4,500,000; and FY 13 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance (123):

FY
2012, from $750,000 to $1,125,000.

Program Accomplishments (130):

Fiscal Year 2011: N/A. Fiscal Year 2012: It is estimated that
OCSE will award approximately 4 grants ranging from $750,000 to $1,125,000
each. Fiscal Year 2013: N/A.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature (140):

Not
Applicable.

Information Contacts (150)

Regional or Local Office (151) :

None.

Headquarters Office (152):

Sheila
Drake Office of Child Support Enforcement, Administration for Children and
Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 370 L’Enfant Promenade,
S.W. , 4th floor East, Washington, District of Columbia 20447 Email: [email-masked] Phone:
202-401-0904 Fax: 202-205-4342

Website
Address (153):

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse

Related Programs (160):

Not
Applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects (170):

Not
Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals (180):

1. Objectives 2. Approach 3. Evaluation/Deliverables 4.
Reasonable of project costs.

Contact Information

Website:

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Sheila
Drake Office of Child Support Enforcement, Administration for Children and
Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 370 L’Enfant Promenade,
S.W. , 4th floor East, Washington, District of Columbia 20447 Email: [email-masked] Phone:
202-401-0904 Fax: 202-205-4342

General Information

Assistance Types:

B -
PROJECT GRANTS/B - Project Grants

Applicant Eligibilty:

14-State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions
of higher education and hospitals)/ 46-Income Security/Social
Service/Welfare
23-U.S. Territories and possessions (includes
institutions of higher education and hospitals)/ 46-Income Security/Social
Service/Welfare

Beneficiary Eligibilty:

14 - State, 23 - U.S. Territories

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