Sec. 07.07.11.05. Use of Incentives

A. A support enforcement agency shall expend incentives only for activities that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Statewide child support enforcement program, including:

(1) Privatizing and outsourcing of child support enforcement services;

(2) Improving automation capabilities;

(3) Creating public awareness projects;

(4) Developing programs and special projects;

(5) Assisting in staff development and training;

(6) Establishing community outreach programs and activities; and

(7) Other activities approved by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

B. A support enforcement agency's request for approval of expending incentives on beneficial activities not currently eligible for funding under the federal child support enforcement program shall be submitted to the Administration in accordance with instructions issued by OCSE.

C. A support enforcement agency may not use incentives to supplant its budget.

D. The Administration shall require support enforcement agencies to periodically report or provide other documentation regarding the activities for which incentive funds were expended.