TECHNICAL CONTENT CORRESPONDENCE

TCC-05-14

ATTACHMENT:  Multistate Financial Institution Data Match State Cost Reimbursement Table

DATE: April 8, 2005

TO:  Multistate Financial Institution Compliance Officers

RE:  Multistate Financial Institution Data Match (MSFIDM)

Dear Compliance Officer:

The Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) has agreed to provide each multistate financial institution (MSFI), or their designated transmitter participating in the MSFIDM, with the following information at the end of each quarter

• the total number of matches made by the MSFI on obligor's listed on the OCSE file;
• distribution of the matched data on a state by state basis; and
• the State Cost Reimbursement Table containing information about states that have agreed to pay a reimbursement fee for the data match, the reimbursement fee amount, and the billing address if the MSFI elects to pursue cost recovery.

This report reflects the receipt of acceptable matched account files for the quarter ending March 31, 2005. 

If you have any questions regarding the attached information, please contact the MSFIDM Help Desk at (410) 277-9312 or fidm@ssa.gov.

Once again, thank you for your support and cooperation as we work together to improve the lives of our nation’s children.

Sincerely,

Donna J. Bonar
Associate Commissioner
For Office of Automation and Program Operations
Office of Child Support Enforcement

Enclosures

cc: State IV-D Directors
   State FIDM Liaisons
   Regional Program Managers