W-2 and Related SPARC Codes

W-2 and Related SPARC Codes 2020

Each W-2 Agency reports costs for the reimbursement codes reflective of their accounting records maintained in accordance with their established accounting method that meets the standards set by GAAP and/or the OMB Circulars. The reporting method must be consistently followed throughout the contract period.

Correcting SPARC Expenditures after the Grant Period has Ended

Correcting SPARC Expenditures after the Grant Period has Ended

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This procedure applies to reporting SPARC expenditures after the end of the contract period. Please check your grant agreement for the applicable time period (usually either 60 or 90 days after the ending date of grant period) for submitting final expenditure reports.

If the adjustment falls within the applicable time periods for your grant, please follow these guidelines:

SPARC - End-of-Contract Checklist

End-of-Contract Checklist

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Reconcile your agency's records to the SPARC Web Reports on your agency's grant activity.

We recommend reconciling your monthly payment received to the expenditures submitted. Helpful reports for doing this include:

SPARC - Program Code Descriptions and Allocation Map

Program Code Descriptions and Allocation Map

During the payment process for Child Support agencies, a number of reported expenditure amounts are split and allocated to different contract codes for payment. The section below describes each of the Contract Codes.

SPARC - Reconciling SPARC Data and Reports

Reconciling SPARC Data and Reports

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Why Reconcile?

  • To verify the reports submitted have been received by the state
  • To verify the state uploads are correct
  • To verify that you have been paid correctly
  • In the future, if missing payments are discovered after the closeout date, there may not be funding to pay an agency

SPARC - How-To / Resources

How-To / Resources

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Find help for your SPARC reporting questions.

Are you brand new to SPARC or do you remember reporting to DCF before SPARC was created? No matter your experience level, these resources are for you! Be sure to check back periodically for any updates or new materials.

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