DCL-08-27, Federal Case Registry Interface Guidance Document Version 12

DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER

DCL-08-27

DATE: July 11, 2008

ATTACHMENT: Federal Case Registry (FCR) Interface Guidance Document (IGD) Summary of Changes (279 Kbyte MicroSoft Word)

TO: ALL STATE AND TRIBAL IV-D DIRECTORS

RE: Federal Case Registry Interface Guidance Document Version 12

Dear Colleague:

Version 12 of the Federal Case Registry (FCR) Interface Guidance Document (IGD) is now available on the OCSE Website at:

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/library/fcr/fcr.htm

This update describes the new and clarified functions of many components of the FCR that are necessary for maintenance of the State's automated interface with the FCR. It includes all changes to the FCR through FPLS Release 08-01.

To help in understanding those parts of the IGD that have changed, a summary chart is enclosed. The chart describes each change to the FCR, and cross-references the section(s) of the IGD that are affected by the change. If the change was part of a release, the release number is indicated. Minor formatting and grammatical changes made to the IGD were not included in the chart.

Appendix L, "FCR Options for Data Received", has been significantly expanded in this version. This appendix consolidates the information that is needed to exercise the various options that allow State managers to customize the types of data the FCR will return to the State system.

For questions about the FCR IGD, please contact your FCR Technical Support Liaison. A list of the TS Liaisons can be found at the following website:

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/contacts/fcrtscontacts.htm

Thank you for your assistance in the operation of the FCR. Your continued support and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we work together to improve the lives of our nation's children.

Sincerely,

Margot Bean
Commissioner
Office of Child Support Enforcement

Enclosure

cc: Regional Program Managers
FCR Technical Contacts