Is the cost of conducting criminal records checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents an allowable administrative cost under Title IV-E?
Answer 15: The regulations at section 1356.60 (c) (2) allow States to claim costs associated with recruitment and licensing as administrative costs under Title IV-E. Since the criminal records check provision is a condition of licensure or approval in States that do not opt out of the provision, costs associated with criminal records checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents are allowable under Title IV-E when claimed pursuant to an approved cost allocation plan.
