program-integrity-effective-internal-controls

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not describe processes to train staff who administer the CCDF program and providers about program integrity, as required by 98.68(a)(3). (Plan Questions 10.1.5ai and 10.1.5bi) Overall Target Completion Date: 08/31/2025 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 Identify program integrity training for DHHS staff and enrolled providers will be created and implemented. Training for child care providers will be offered through Pro-Solutions with an expiration of three years so the training is completed for each renewal. (a) Lead Agencies are required to describe in their Plan effective internal controls that are in place to ensure integrity and accountability, while maintaining continuity of services, in the CCDF program. These shall include: (1) Processes to ensure sound fiscal management; (2) Processes to identify areas of risk; (3) Processes to train child care providers and staff of the Lead Agency and other agencies engaged in the administration of CCDF about program requirements and integrity; and (4) Regular evaluation of internal control activities. 12/31/2024 2 NH DHHS’ contracted vendor will work with DHHS to create training slides of CCDF/Scholarship information to send to ProSolutions for upload on NHCIS. 08/31/2025