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C. Collaborate with Systems and other units to continue the implementation of OnBase at the state
office as well as the local programs. This will involve the renewal software licenses as well as other equipment as necessary.
D. Review the centralized ordering of materials and supplies and work with other units to utilize the inventory system to ascertain that it is meeting the needs of state staff and the local programs and working to facilitate the timing of purchases, receipt and payment in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Office of the Comptroller.
E. Collaborate with other program units on preparation and distribution of fact sheets, publications, and other informational materials.
VIII. To manage the infant formula rebate contract and related processes in collaboration with other program units.
A. Liaison with the New England and Tribal Organizations (NEATO) members to implement and manage the infant formula rebate contract with Abbott Laboratories, effective October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029. Facilitate communication between key Abbott contacts and NEATO members.
B. Work with Abbott Laboratories to monitor the continued availability of contracted infant formula and to plan and implement plans to mitigate future disruptions.
C. Maintain the account billing system for infant formula rebate and tracking methodology for receipt and expenditure of these dollars for federal and state reporting purposes – reporting expenditures based on receipts of rebate funds.
D. Collaborate with Nutrition Services to monitor issuance of standard contract, non-contract, and exempt formulas on an ongoing basis.
E. Collaborate with Operations to monitor vendor prices on contract infant formula and prepare analysis of infant formula purchase trends.
F. Work with Nutrition Services and Operations to monitor the introduction of any new products to the manufacturer’s infant formula product line and identify the impact on rebate revenues and changes to rebate products. Develop work plans and manage changes impacting WIC units, as needed.
IX. To assist with procuring speakers for trainings, as needed.
A. Work with all units, as needed, to contract with speakers and facilities to ensure training needs are met and expenditures are accurate.
X. To maintain internal systems for recording and projecting state office fiscal activities and to coordinate staff office administration activities, and modify, as necessary.
A. Work with DPH Budget, POS and Accounting offices to continue monthly analyses of expenditures and allocations, adjusting budget and operations, as necessary.