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1.2.3 Describe the processes the Lead Agency uses to monitor CCDF administration and implementation responsibilities performed by other agencies as reported above in 1.2.2, including written agreements, monitoring and auditing procedures, and indicators or measures to assess performance of those agencies (98.16(b)). Note : The contents of the written agreement may vary based on the role the agency is asked to assume or type of project, but must include at a minimum, tasks to be performed, schedule for completing tasks, budget which itemizes categorical expenditures in accordance with CCDF requirements, and indicators or measures to assess performance (98.11(a)(3)). Effective Date: 10/01/2018

The Lead Agency holds an annual subaward with the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE). NDE provides direct oversight of Nebraska's child care resources and referral agencies. Monthly meetings are held with the Lead Agency and NDE to monitor the subaward, review quarterly data, and current status of obligated and liquidation of CCDF funds. Step Up to Quality, Nebraska's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), is a joint effort between the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), per Nebraska Revised Statute 71-1964.

1.2.4 Lead Agencies must assure that, to the extent practicable and appropriate, any code or software for child care information systems or information technology for which a Lead Agency or other agency expends CCDF funds to develop must be made available on request to other public agencies, including public agencies in other States, for their use in administering child care or related programs (98.15(a)(11)). Effective Date: 10/01/2018

Assure by describing how the Lead Agency makes child care information systems available to public agencies in other states to the extent practicable and appropriate. Requests to review or have access to any Department specific code or software related to child care information systems or information technology for CCDF spending will be reviewed on a case-by-case request. Nebraska Family Online Client User System (NFOCUS) is used Nebraska Page 7 of 314