State Systems

OCSE provides guidance and technical assistance to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state child support systems.  We provide support through research, planning and design, consultation, site visits, toolkits, training, and demonstration projects.

Resources:

• APD Reform Presentation
• State Systems APD Guide
• Guidance on Enterprise Architecture in State Automated Human Services Systems

• Cost Allocation Methodologies (CAM) Toolkit
• Use of Enterprise Software in Automated Human Services Information Systems
• H.R. 4980: Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act of 2014
   

State child support programs must follow specific policies and procedures to receive funding approval to plan, design, develop, implement, and operate automated child support systems.

Resources:

• APD 101/201 Presentation
• Starting Over - Planning for a New Child Support System
• Feasibility, Alternatives, and Cost Benefit Analysis Guide

• Cost Allocation Methodologies (CAM) Toolkit
• Procurement and Contracts Presentation
   

A state child support system must be functionally comprehensive and operate statewide. Throughout the system development life cycle, OCSE provides monitoring and oversight of the state’s system acquisition effort.

Resources:

• Overview of the OCSE IV&V Assessment
• IV&V Assessment Options
• State Systems Certification Guide

• Role of IV&V
• IV&V Statement Of Work Template