Implement Organization and Program Efficiencies

Develop a process to track project success using data and statistics.

Explore a statewide child support registry that can be accessed by title companies and other entities before titles or payments are issued.

Revise Case Closure regulations and system processes to comport with the Federal Final Rule regulations.

Develop electronic submission of child support order information for litigants who are not in the child support system directly to DCSS’ statewide Child Support Case Registry.

Review and potentially replace outdated computer related business applications.

Explore amending the rules surrounding the calculation of child support and establishing a court order.

Seek a streamlined password management system to assist in easier access to various systems while maintaining a required level of security. 

Develop a legal reference guide for child support attorneys to assist in statewide consistency and best practices.

Rebuild the child support system into smaller components for added flexibility to future upgrades. 

Ensure statewide procedures and policy are used to promote statewide consistency for financial case management. 

Implement legislative changes to support the Parentage Opportunity Program.

Transition the current case management system into a cloud-based environment to improve overall structure and security. 

Implement a vendor service agreement to receive and distribute child support money to custodial parties.