dc-94-40

Dear Colleague DC-94-40



DC-94-40

JULY 1, 1994

TO STATE IV-D DIRECTORS

RE:  Transmittal Certification


Dear Colleague:

As you know, the Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS) annually 
requires all States to submit certifications of compliance with 
safeguard and security requirements relating to locate information 
received from the FPLS.  Also, because a number of local offices have 
direct access to obtain FPLS data, security becomes an even greater 
concern.  Managers of local offices are equally responsible for 
safeguarding and securing this data; therefore, annual certifications 
are required from 
IV-D Directors and managers for each jurisdiction with on-line access 
to the FPLS.

We are requesting that you complete the certification form and return 
it to the FPLS by September 30, 1994.  This will cover the period of 
October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995.

In addition, if you submit cases via computer tape, hardcopy or 
MITRON, a separate transmittal must accompany each tape transaction 
or batch of hardcopy requests.  Currently, only Guam and the Virgin 
Islands are authorized to submit hardcopy requests.

We have enclosed three samples of transmittal certifications.  Sample 
"A" provides an example of the annual transmittal certification 
required by all States and local jurisdictions with on-line access.  
Sample "B" provides an example of a transmittal that can be used by 
States submitting cases on tape.  If you submit cases via MITRON, 
sample "C" is an example of a transmittal that must be facsimiled to 
the FPLS.  Sample "C" is also used by States submitting hardcopy 
requests.  All forms should be on State letterhead with the signature 
of the 
State IV-D Director or designee.

Assurance that the FPLS information is used only for the intended 
purposes is an action of prudence and governmental responsibility.  
We appreciate your assistance.  









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If you have any questions, please write to the Federal Parent Locator 
Service at 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 
20447 or call (202) 401-9267.

                                   Sincerely,




                                   David Gray Ross 
                                   Deputy Director
                                   Office of Child Support       
                                     Enforcement

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