RMS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

RMS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Updated: April 2024

The intent of this page is to provide an overview of the Random Moment Sampling (RMS) which is a system used to document staff effort in support of federal, state, and local programs. The DCF/DHS IM/CC RMS began operation January 2014.  DCF maintains a separate Social Service Random Moment Time Study (RMTS).

RMS Random Moment Sampling Major Points

RMS Random Moment Sampling Major Points

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  • All IM workers with e-mail access are included in the sampling. The samples are randomly selected by a computer in advance of the quarter. If you happen to get observations close together, we are not picking on you. The chances are just as good that you will not get any for a number of days in a row.

Random Moment Sampling (RMS)

Random Moment Sampling (RMS)

Training Documents

The information below should be used to train economic support staff on the RMS system and how to respond when they receive an RMS observation notification email.

Commodity Code Help

Procurement Commodity Code Help

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What is a Commodity Code?

The State of Wisconsin uses the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP) licensed commodity codes to uniformly identify the goods and services to be purchased by the state.

This code is an 11 digit number organized in segments as shown:

STAR Supplier Registration

STAR Supplier Registration

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A Supplier (Vendor) must have a STAR Supplier ID number in order to receive payment from the State of Wisconsin. To obtain a STAR Supplier ID number the proper forms should be completed and submitted to Department of Children and Families (DCF). The process may take up to 6 business days before a new Supplier ID is created in STAR. Information that is provided will be stored in the STAR system.

Doing Business With DCF

Doing Business with DCF

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This page is for vendors and grantees to help them understand how to obtain a contract with the Department of Children and Families, and provides links to resources for existing DCF contractors and grantees to help them comply with contract requirements.