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c) Check and describe all activities the Lead Agency conducts to identify and prevent agency errors. Include in the description how each activity assists in the identification and prevention of agency errors. Share/match data from other programs (e.g., TANF program, CACFP, FNS,

Medicaid) or other databases (e.g., State Directory of New Hires, Social Security Administration, PARIS). Describe: Nebraska currently uses on Eligiblikty system that houses: TANF, SNAP, LIHEAP, AABD/SSAD. We also receive alerts for information from State Directory of New Hires, Social Security Administration, Public Assistance Reporting Information System. This allows us to see what benefits the household is receiving and who is residing in the household.

Run system reports that flag errors (include types). Describe: Nebraska currently runs monthly system reports that flag co-payments being paid, transportation units being paid and providers that make an excess of $250,000 per Fiscal year. This allows us to monitor and act accordingly.

Review enrollment documents and attendance or billing records Describe: Nebraska Policy Staff and Resource Development staff will review billing and attendance records on a regular basis to ensure program integrity. This allows us to correct issues before they become an ongoing problem.

Conduct supervisory staff reviews or quality assurance reviews. Describe: Program Accuracy Specialist (PAS), frontline supervisors, and CCDF Program Specialists review several child care cases monthly. PAS and CCDF staff have monthly meetings discussing trends in errors, policies and procedures. The CCDF Nebraska Page 301 of 314