DCF 54.06(2)(c)2.2. The agency shall establish written procedures which ensure that information is released only in accordance with ss. 48.432, 48.433 and 48.93, Stats., and ch. DCF 53.
DCF 54.06(3)(3)Reports.
DCF 54.06(3)(a)(a) Each agency shall submit statistical reports as required by the department under s. 48.66 (3), Stats.
DCF 54.06(3)(b)(b) Each agency shall make a report to the department within 48 hours after the occurrence of an unusual incident such as a major fire which is defined as one which requires the services of a fire department, or the death or serious injury of a child, a serious injury being defined as one which requires the hospitalization of the child.
DCF 54.06(4)(4)Inspection of premises. The department may visit and inspect a child-placing agency and shall be given unrestricted access to the premises. During this inspection, a licensee shall provide all of the following:
DCF 54.06(4)(a)(a) Any documentation of child-placing agency operations requested by the department.
DCF 54.06(4)(b)(b) Any agency records on a child or a foster home requested by the department.
DCF 54.06(5)(5)Documentation of staffing. A licensee shall maintain and retain staff payroll records for 5 years.
DCF 54.06(6)(6)Requests for information. A licensee shall promptly respond to requests for information from the department or any other governmental agency with statutory authority to see the information.
DCF 54.06(7)(7)Current and accurate. A licensee shall ensure that information that the licensee submits to or shares with the department or any other governmental agency is current and accurate.
DCF 54.06(8)(8)Financial records and audits.
DCF 54.06(8)(a)(a) A licensee shall arrange for an annual audit report by a certified public accountant in accordance with department guidelines.
DCF 54.06 NoteNote: For further information, contact the Department of Children and Families, Bureau of Finance, 201 W. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8916, Madison WI 53708-8916 or 608-422-7000.
DCF 54.06(8)(b)(b) A licensee shall establish and maintain an accounting system that enables a child-placing agency to accurately report income and disbursements by the cost categories in the cost and service report in s. DCF 54.09 (1) (a).
DCF 54.06(8)(c)(c) A licensee shall be responsible for the secure and judicious use of the funds of the child-placing agency. Policies and practices shall be in accord with sound budgeting, disbursement, and audit control procedures.
DCF 54.06(8)(d)(d) A licensee shall maintain a system of business management and staffing to ensure complete and accurate accounts, books, and records are maintained.
DCF 54.06(8)(e)(e) Upon request, a licensee shall provide the department with financial information about the child-placing agency.
DCF 54.06 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1957, No. 20, eff. 9-1-57; r. and recr. Register, September, 1970, No. 177, eff. 4-1-71; renum. from PW-CY 40.44, Register, September, 1982, No. 321, eff. 10-1-82; am. (1) and cr. (2) (c), Register, October, 1984, No. 346, eff. 11-1-84; emerg. renum. from HSS 54.05, eff. 11-1-92; renum. from HSS 54.05, Register, May, 1993, No. 449, eff. 6-1-93; correction in (2) (c) 2. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635; EmR1106: emerg. am. (title), cr. (4) to (8), eff. 9-16-11; CR 11-026: am. (title), cr. (4) to (8), correction in (5) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672, eff. 1-1-12.
DCF 54.065DCF 54.065Department memos. A licensee shall register to receive department memos on child welfare licensing and child welfare policy by electronic mail. A licensee shall submit a new registration if the licensee’s electronic mail address changes.
DCF 54.065 NoteNote: Sign up for Child Welfare Licensing Memos at https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cwlicensing/signup. Sign up for Child Welfare Policy Memos at https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cwportal/sign-up.
DCF 54.065 HistoryHistory: EmR1106: emerg. cr., eff. 9-16-11; CR 11-026: cr. Register December 2011 No. 672, eff. 1-1-12.
DCF 54.07DCF 54.07Rate determination.
DCF 54.07(1)(1)The department shall determine the maximum per client administrative rate that each child-placing agency may charge for the administrative portion of its services for foster homes with a Level 3 or 4 certification based on the following:
DCF 54.07(1)(a)(a) A maximum per client administrative rate determined by the department that no child-placing agency may exceed.
DCF 54.07(1)(b)(b) A per client administrative rate that the department determines is appropriate for each child-placing agency program based on the reasonable and necessary costs of the services provided by that child-placing agency.
DCF 54.07(2)(2)A child-placing agency shall charge all Wisconsin public purchasers the same rate for the same services.
DCF 54.07 HistoryHistory: EmR1106: emerg. cr., eff. 9-16-11; CR 11-026: cr. Register December 2011 No. 672, eff. 1-1-12.
DCF 54.08DCF 54.08Allowable costs. In determining rates under this subchapter, the department may consider costs incurred for any purpose that is allowable under all of the following:
DCF 54.08(1)(1)Applicable federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200, 45 CFR Part 75, and 48 CFR Part 31, except as provided in sub. (2).