HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS RESOLUTION

2004 Annual Conference

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2004-01

RESOLUTON TITLE: EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION TO THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, The responsibility of developing, coordinating, delivering a program that challenges, informs, and stimulates the participants requires creativity, dedication, time, effort, and commitment; and

WHEREAS, Suzi Ballinger, Program Chairperson, and the entire Program Committee have performed in an outstanding manner in preparing the program for the 57th Annual Conference of the National Association of State Human Services Finance Officers (HSFO), so as to meet or exceed the expectations for that committee,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS expresses its sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to Suzi Ballinger and each member of the Program Committee, for their effort in preparing an outstanding program for the 2004 HSFO 57th Annual Conference.

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Resolution Committee

HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS RESOLUTION

2004 Annual Conference

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2004 -02

RESOLUTION TITLE: EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION TO THE ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, The logistical task of preparation requires significant time and effort; and

WHEREAS, Juarez McCann and Stuart Kettner, Arrangements Co-Chairpersons, and the entire Arrangements Committee have performed in an outstanding manner in hosting the 2004 National Association of State Human Services Finance Officers (HSFO) Annual Conference,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS expresses its sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to Juarez McCann and Stuart Kettner, and to each member of the Arrangements Committee, for their hard work, hospitality, and accomplishments in hosting the 2004 HSFO 57th Annual Conference.

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Resolution Committee

HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS RESOLUTION

2004 Annual Conference

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2004 -03

RESOLUTION TITLE: EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION AND WELL WISHES TO RETIREE PAT HORTON

WHEREAS, Pat Horton has recently retired after many years of service with the State of Colorado, and

WHEREAS, he has served the National Association of State Human Services Finance Officers (HSFO) in many capacities since joining this Association, and

WHEREAS, in 2000 he was president of HSFO in New Orleans, LA,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS expresses sincere appreciation to Pat for his contributions and hard work with HSFO, and wishes him a very satisfying and happy retirement.

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Resolution Committee

HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS RESOLUTION

2004 Annual Conference

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2004 -04

RESOLUTION TITLE: FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR CHILDREN PLACED WITH PRIVATE GUARDIANS

WHEREAS, Both the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and

States have long recognized the value of permanent placements of children with persons other than their parents, such as those relatives, kin, former foster parents, and other appropriate caring adults to achieve permanency for State wards; and,

WHEREAS, Both ACF/DHHS and States have clearly recognized the savings demonstrated in Subsidized Guardianship waivers;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE HUMAN SERVICE FINANCE OFFICERS urges CONGRESS to amend Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to allow Federal reimbursement to the States for payments to private guardians for children who would have been eligible under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act while in foster care placement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS urges THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES to support such change in legislation and not promulgate any rules until such a change is made.

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Federal Issues Committee
HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS RESOLUTION

2004 Annual Conference

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2004-05

RESOLUTION TITLE: FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR TRAINING UNDER TITLE IV-E OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT

WHEREAS, Both the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the States have long recognized the value of quality training for providers and administrative staff under Title IV-E; and

WHEREAS, Federal Regulations at 45 CFR 1356.60 revised January 25, 2000, reflect an enhanced Federal reimbursement rate of 75 percent for training of the State and Local Staff administering the Title IV-E State Plan; and

WHEREAS, The January 25, 2000 regulations dramatically change the administrative burden of States to focus on program results while still retaining significant State accountability; and

WHEREAS, Many States in the interest of cost effectiveness and limited ability to add permanent staff have increasingly utilized private agency staff to meet their administrative requirements under the Title IV-E State plan;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS urges DHHS to take the necessary steps to amend regulations at 45 CFR 1356.60 (b) and (e) to include 75 percent Federal Financial Participation for use of private agency staff under contract to a State or Local agency engaged in allowable training activities under Title IV-E State Plan.

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Federal Issues Committee

HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS RESOLUTION

2004 Annual Conference

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2004-06

RESOLUTION TITLE: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROSALES DECISION NATIONWIDE

WHEREAS, The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision concerning eligibility determinations under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act in Rosales V. Thompson (321 F. 3d 835), and

WHEREAS, The Rosales decision allows the eligibility for Title IV-E to be met by children who reside in any specified relatives homes in which the child resides in the six months preceding removal; and

WHEREAS, The DHHS Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has approved state plan language in California which recognizes the eligibility provisions of the Rosales decision; and

WHEREAS, ACF has sent letters in Regions IX and X encouraging these states to submit state plan amendments (SPA's) with language consistent with Rosales; and

WHEREAS, ACF has indicated it would approve SPA containing language consistent with Rosales:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS urges ACF to revise its regulations at 45CFR 1356 and any other related sections to conform with the Rosales decision.

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Federal Issues Committee
HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS RESOLUTION

2004 Annual Conference

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2004 -07

RESOLUTION TITLE: EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION TO STAN MEAD (LA)

WHEREAS, Stan Mead (LA) was president of the National Association of State Human Services Finance Officers (HSFO) in 1989 in Newport, Rhode Island, and

WHEREAS, he has provided an unlimited supply of stories for the organization, some dating back more than 25 years, and

WHEREAS, he has served HSFO in many capacities, including being one of the most active Past Presidents, and

WHEREAS, he has attended HSFO Annual Conference for 25 years without interruption,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS expresses sincere appreciation to Stan for his contributions and generous support and wishes to acknowledge his unmatched milestone of continuous attendance at HSFO Annual Conferences for a quarter of a century.

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Resolutions Committee
HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS RESOLUTION

2004 Annual Conference

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2004 -08

RESOLUTION TITLE: EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION AND WELL WISHES TO DAVE MCNALLY

WHEREAS, Dave McNally plans to soon retire after many years of service with Health and Human Services- CMS, and

WHEREAS, he has been a long time supporter of the National Association of State Human Services Finance Officers (HSFO), and

WHEREAS, he has attended and participated as a speaker in over twenty annual conferences,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE OFFICERS expresses sincere appreciation to Dave for his involvement and support of HSFO, and wishes him a very satisfying and happy retirement.

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Resolution Committee