Does the Eligibility Checklist documentation have to be completely filled out for a local district to pass an audit?
Answer 1: It is a best practice to have this filled out completely with all referenced documentation attached. The checklist is meant to be a tool to assist local districts. However, if it is not completed and all required documentation which confirms eligibility is in the case record, a case may pass an audit. See manual, “Being Prepared for Title IV-E Audit.” Question 2: Why is there not an eligibility factor for Title IV-E on the checklist regarding necessity of foster child being in a certified facility since this is also a factor taken into consideration when audited? Answer 2: The checklist assists with determining whether a child is Title IV-E eligible. The certification status of the foster home is evaluated by the Benefit Issuance and Control System (BICS) and if the home is not fully certified or approved the case will not be claimed as Title IV-E. Question 3: What if there is a situation where the district does not have all of the documentation to make a Title IV-E eligibili
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