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Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Acronyms and Definitions

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Revised 04/2023 They also provide technical assistance and consultation regarding fraud and overpayment cases and respond to audit requests. Program Integrity Unit – Local department of social services staff responsible for investigating suspected fraud and overpayments. Provider – An individual or an entity authorized to provide child care services. The owner of a child care center or family child care home. Provisional License – An administrative action taken by the Division of Child Development due to a violation of licensing regulations that has been willful or ongoing or has jeopardized the health and safety of the children. Recipient- means the parent or responsible adult approved for subsidized child care assistance. Recipient Choice- recipients have the right to choose any approved child care facility.

Recipient Fee- means that portion of an operator's payment that is paid to the operator by a recipient approved for subsidy assistance. Recertification- To renew the certification of child care assistance. Recoupment - the recovery or collection of money that was previously unduly paid out. Redetermination – Eligibility determination process that occurs at least every twelve (12) months for an individual to continue to receive child care services. Referral- the act of directing someone to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power. Regulatory Services Section of the Division of Child Development – Responsible for licensing and approving child care centers and homes in accordance with laws and rules established by the North Carolina General Assembly and the Child Care Commission. Religious-Sponsored Programs – Any child care center, home, or summer day camp run by a church, synagogue, or school of religious charter that receives a Notice of Compliance in lieu of a license. Also referred to as G.S. 110-106. Reports- an account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body.