Through Changing Times Arc of the Case REGIONAL OFFICE LEGAL ACTION LOCATE SERVICES ENFORCE NA APP FOSTER CARE Working Together Through Changing Times

PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE LEGAL ACTION PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE HEARING SERVICE OF SUMMONS MODIFICATION FILING THE CASE CONTEMPT

LEGAL ACTION FILING THE CASE

LEGAL ACTION SERVICE OF SUMMONS FILING THE CASE

PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE LEGAL ACTION PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE SERVICE OF SUMMONS FILING THE CASE

PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE LEGAL ACTION PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE HEARING SERVICE OF SUMMONS FILING THE CASE

PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE LEGAL ACTION PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE HEARING SERVICE OF SUMMONS MODIFICATION FILING THE CASE

PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE LEGAL ACTION PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE HEARING SERVICE OF SUMMONS MODIFICATION FILING THE CASE CONTEMPT

PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE LEGAL ACTION PRESENTMENT & CONFERENCE HEARING SERVICE OF SUMMONS MODIFICATION QUESTIONS FILING THE CASE CONTEMPT

Through Changing Times Arc of the Case REGIONAL OFFICE LEGAL ACTION LOCATE SERVICES ENFORCE NA APP FOSTER CARE Working Together Through Changing Times

Arc of the Case Program Descriptions: Internal Contacts: ENFORCEMENT Program Descriptions: https://hfs.portal.illinois.gov/divisions/dcss/resources/client_case/Pages/ProgramDescriptions.aspx Internal Contacts: https://hfs.portal.illinois.gov/divisions/dcss/resources/client_case/Pages/InternalContacts.aspx 1. IF you have access to IL DCSS’s Infonet, you can find detailed program description information at the link provided on your handout. 2. Specific, individual contact information is also available for each enforcement project on the Infonet.

Arc of the Case Customer Service Call Center: 1-800-447-4278 ENFORCEMENT Customer Service Call Center: 1-800-447-4278 Online: https: //www.illinois.gov/hfs/ChildSupport/ General Mailboxes: See Handout If you do not…..

Enforcement DOES IT WORK? Yes…! Systemic Income Withholding Other enforcement remedies Systemic = will be covered in more detail on next slide IWO: New Hire Database (John Harris) – CP/NCP referrals – UIB: IL Department of Employment Security Add numerical examples – IL is impressive! Other methods when necessary…

Enforcement HOW DOES IT WORK? Notice of Intent to Pursue Collection Remedies Data Sharing Screening Process Add notes re: data sharing/tape matches Screening Process (varies for each type, brief overview; will discuss individually in more detail)

Enforcement Handouts – HFS 2766?? OR Screen shot of a portion of the notice… **Will this go here only? Or will we include in other areas?

Enforcement Real Property Working with Illinois Counties NCP dispute Collecting on Real Property (Passive Liens)

Referrals to: HFS.DCSSCARU@Illinois.gov Enforcement Real Property Program began 09/01/2001 Sources: Property Tax Credit Report, Child Support Lien Network (CSLN), Custodial Parent (CP) referrals Collections: FY18 - $543,233 Since 2001 - $13,639,683 Referrals to: HFS.DCSSCARU@Illinois.gov

Financial Institution Data Matches Enforcement Financial Institution Data Matches (FIDM) FIDM Banks / Tier Banks NCP’s options once lien has been placed Joint Owner’s Rights I had a note on this slide: “COLA = cost of living, Verbal Only…”

Referrals to: HFS.DCSSCARU@Illinois.gov Enforcement Financial Institution Data Matches Program began 05/01/2001 Sources: Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Informatix, & CP Referrals Collections: FY18 - $12,628,402 Since 2001 - $164,662,492 Referrals to: HFS.DCSSCARU@Illinois.gov I had a note on this slide: “COLA = cost of living, Verbal Only…”

Lawsuit/Lump Sum Liens Enforcement Lawsuit/Lump Sum Liens Workers’ Compensation / Personal Injury Bonus Inheritance Social Security Administration

Lawsuit/Lump Sum Liens Referrals to: HFS.DCSSCARU@Illinois.gov Enforcement Lawsuit/Lump Sum Liens Program began 03/01/2002 CSLN Matches began 01/2003 Sources: OCSE, CSLN, CP Referrals Collections: FY18 - $11,637,436 Since 2001 - $96,154,527 Referrals to: HFS.DCSSCARU@Illinois.gov

Enforcement Gaming 10 Casinos & 3 Racetracks Jackpot amount requires W2G (taxable) GIPCS Search Match? Notice of Gaming Intercept Payment remitted to IL Treasurer Email to DCSS Verbally explain GIPCS Gaming Intercept Program Certification System All 10 IL Casinos & 3 Racetracks (Twin Spires) are required to check GIPCS on any TAXABLE winnings. For the racetracks, winnings must be both TAXABLE & WITHHOLDABLE This program/software gives the casinos direct access to balance info to determine if the participant is eligible for the gaming intercept program. 

Referrals to: HFS.DCSSARU1@illinois.gov Enforcement Gaming Program began 10/30/2014 for Casinos Collections: FY18 - $421,498 Since 2014 - $1,774,141 Referrals to: HFS.DCSSARU1@illinois.gov *Taxable for BOTH Casinos & Racetracks, must also be withholdable for Racetracks (NO racetrack intercept to date, WHOA pmt) Video gaming is NOT included in the Gaming Enforcement project; the winnings are not taxable. Off track betting is also NOT YET included (bc of a loophole, but the verbiage is ready…)

Passport Denial/Revocation Project Enforcement Passport Denial/Revocation Project Systemic Certification Federal Regulation  Balance = $2,500.00 IL Release  Balance must = $0.00 Release: Systemic or Manual Systemic  No manual referrals, it’s automatic, semi-monthly reporting to the Federal OCSE Federal Regulation determines when the individual is submitted for denial. State policy determines when the individual is eligible for release. IL is zero tolerance & requires past due principal balance paid in full…$0.00. In IL, interest does not have to be paid in full for passport release **In many states, passport enforcement is county based, we are fortunate that in IL PSP enf is centralized.

Referrals to: HFS.DCSSARU1@illinois.gov Enforcement Passport Denial/Revocation Project Program began 10/01/1997 Collections: FY18 - $1,831,891 Since 2001 - $19,706,748 Referrals to: HFS.DCSSARU1@illinois.gov Program begin date in IL = 10/01/1997 Per the Federal OCSE, the Passport Project has reported 402 million dollars in collections since it began in 1996!!!

Consumer Reporting Agencies Enforcement Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRA) NCP Online Credit Report Disputes (eOscar) NCP Inquiries regarding their credit report Debt Verification Letters Automatic, monthly reporting to the Credit Bureaus NCP Online Disputes NCP Telephone Inquiries from CSCC Staff DVL’s – for lending institutions

Consumer Reporting Agencies Referrals to: HFS.DCSSARU1@illinois.gov Enforcement Consumer Reporting Agencies Program Began 01/01/1998 Collections: FY18 - $203,913 Since 2002 - $8,663,321 Referrals to: HFS.DCSSARU1@illinois.gov Automatic, monthly reporting to the Credit Bureaus NCP Inq – usually by telephone DVL’s – for lending institutions

Enforcement Driver’s License Unit 3 Step Suspension Process Payment Agreements Family Responsibility Driving Permits

Referrals to: HFS.DCSSDLU@Illinois.gov Enforcement Driver’s License Unit Program began 01/01/2008 Collections: FY18 - $26,770,029 Since 2008 - $270,091,110 Referrals to: HFS.DCSSDLU@Illinois.gov

Federal Income Tax Refund Offset Enforcement Federal Income Tax Refund Offset Program Began 08/13/1981 Collections: FY18 - $47,831,734 Since 2001 - $1,028,947,413 Initial criteria: Interesting Fact?? IL Collections Since 1981? Since 2001 # is through the end of FY18, per Mary B’s numbers At the federal level, there were over $1.6 billion in tax offsets collected for FY18! (MM believes this is their fiscal year that ends 9/30/18…)

Enforcement IL Professional License Suspension (Occupational, Professional, Recreational) Program Began 11/07/1997 Notice of Intent to Request Revocation, Suspension or Denial of Professional, Occupational or Recreational License Collections: FY18 - $805,539 Since 1997 - $9,781,731 Referrals to: HFS.DCSSCEU3@Illinois.gov Recreational = Watercraft & Snowmobile In addition to the Past Due Balance Criteria  Also For Non-Compliance Situation: NCP may be eligible due to failure to comply with a subpoena or warrant in a paternity of c/s hearing. Since 1997 (or some other date?) – Mary B’s cumulative totals did not include Pro License

IL Professional License Suspension Enforcement IL Professional License Suspension Currently, DCSS obtains data matches from/has agreements in place with 10 IL state/state licensing agencies: IL Dept of Agriculture IL Office of Banks & Real Estate IL Gaming Board IL Dept of Insurance IL Dept of Transportation/ Federal Aviation Administration IL Dept of Nuclear Safety IL Dept of Professional Regulation IL Dept of Children & Family Services IL State Liquor Control Commission IL Dept of Natural Resources

Enforcement Illinois DNR License Suspension Program Began 09/05/2007 (Fishing, Hunting) Program Began 09/05/2007 Collections: FY18 - $722,240 Since 2007 - $4,272,376 Referrals to: HFS.DCSSCEU3@Illinois.gov I do want to be sure that we make clear that for all NCP’s on every case for every enforcement the first option to stop an enforcement remedy is balance in full! That’s always the goal, just not always reasonable!

Enforcement Additional Remedies: Delinquent Parent Publication Federal Administrative Offset IL Comptroller/Dept. of Revenue Offset IL Criminal Non-Support Punishment US Attorney (Federal Criminal Non-Support Punishment) Per MM, For the additional enforcement remedies, don’t include the Fed Debt Check.  Include Comptroller and Revenue offset for the state tax and lottery winnings.

Arc of the Case QUESTIONS REGIONAL OFFICE LEGAL ACTION LOCATE SERVICES ENFORCE QUESTIONS NA APP FOSTER CARE

Through Changing Times Arc of the Case REGIONAL OFFICE LEGAL ACTION LOCATE SERVICES ENFORCE NA APP FOSTER CARE Working Together Through Changing Times

Understanding the Partnership of IL Child Support Cases with Arc of the Case Understanding the Partnership of IL Child Support Cases with IL Foster Care Cases Working Together Through Changing Times

COORDINATION BETWEEN IV-E AND IV-D IV-D sends child support payments to IV-E IV-D receives interface and sends questionnaire to IV-E Child enters Illinois Foster Care IV-D Enforces Order IV-E returns questionnaire COORDINATION BETWEEN IV-E AND IV-D IV-D already has an order or searches for an order to enforce Order for support obtained HFS1270 returned, IV-D prepares petition, signs, & refers for legal action No order found IV-D sends HFS1270 to IV-E

Arc of the Case IV-E Cancellation Why: Child returns home to parent parental rights is terminated for both parents Child enters KinGAP Child is adopted ARU2 will updated KIDS and adjust the case as needed.

Additional Information Arc of the Case Additional Information Foster Care Process Maps https://hft.portal.illinois.gov/divisions/dcss/policy/process_maps/flow_charts/foster_care.htm 45 C.F.R. 302.52 89 IL Adm. Code 160.136 Child Support and Foster Care Brochure (HFS 8248)

Through Changing Times Arc of the Case REGIONAL OFFICE LEGAL ACTION CONCLUSION & QUESTIONS LOCATE SERVICES ENFORCE FOSTER CARE NA APP Working Together Through Changing Times