comprehensive-background-check-inter-state

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct interstate criminal history background checks for all staff members (or prospective staff members) who resided in other state(s) in the past 5 years, as required by 98.43(b)(3)(i)(B), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Questions 5.7.6a and 5.7.6b) • The Lead Agency does not require and conduct interstate criminal history background checks for all individuals age 18 or older who reside in a family child care home and resided in other state(s) in the past 5 years, as required by 98.43(b)(3)(i)(B), 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B), and 98.43(a). (Plan Question 5.7.6c) Overall Target Completion Date: 10/31/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 Convene Department leads, including legislative service, procurement, IT, fiscal, provider network to review current and future state of CCDBG background checks compliance, outlining next steps for IT solutions and solutions requiring legislative change or interagency partnerships. 02/28/2025 2 Develop project plan, including staffing, technology, policy/provider registration agreement, and budget updates needed to implement interstate checks. 03/31/2025 3 Identify staffing plan to hire full time positions to oversee provider network support, including background checks, post positions, and hire staff. 04/30/2025 4 Submit SFY26 Legislative proposal for changes needed, including any rulemaking and budgetary requests if applicable, to comply with CCDBG requirements and submit for approval 09/30/2025 5 Pending approvals, implement changes 08/31/2026 6 Submit State Plan amendment 10/31/2026