RMTS Reports

Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Quarterly Reports

Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) quarterly reports are statistically valid data summaries used to calculate federal Medicaid reimbursements. This page lists quarterly RMTS reports as they are available. Reports older than quarter 1, 2026 are listed in the archived reports section of this page.

RMTS Staff Roster Definitions

Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Staff Roster Definitions

This page provides definitions for information found on the RMTS staff roster, including general terminology, employee information, target groups, job functions, and WiLearn terminology. Expand each section below to learn more.

General Terminology

Regularly Assigned Job Duties: The duties that employees perform on a regular, consistent basis in his or her capacity as a member of the child welfare workforce.

RMTS Activity Codes

Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Activity Codes

ipad with visual data graphics floating above it

RMTS activity codes are standardized codes used to track how counties and participating child placing agencies spend their time. These codes help document and allocate costs for federal reimbursements related to performing foster care/placement and foster care/placement prevention activities. Below is a matrix of RMTS activity codes by benefiting program.

The RMTS Sampling Process

The Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Sampling Process

number graph with a red background

How does the RMTS Sampling Process work?

Employees eligible for sampling will receive RMTS observations at a random date and time selected by the ePolling system based on work schedules entered in the system.

RMTS Roles & Responsibilities

Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Roles and Responsibilities

There are three roles within the RMTS system: Liaison, supervisor, and employee. Expand the content below to learn more about each role and its responsibilities.

Liaison Role

Liaisons are responsible for the monthly staff roster certification, additions/deletions to the staff roster, and modifications to supervisor and employee profiles.

Accessing the RMTS System

Accessing the RMTS System / Creating a WIEXT ID

logon with username and password fields shown

The Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) ePolling system is used to create and update staff rosters and collect employee work activity for county and participating child placing agencies. All employees, supervisors and liaisons included in the roster must have a WiEXT ID to access the RMTS ePolling system.

How to Update the RMTS Staff Roster

How to Update the Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Staff Roster

Agencies are required to maintain an accurate staff roster. This page outlines how to add, edit, or remove an employee, supervisor, or liaison from the RMTS staff roster. Information about roster certification can also be found below.

Adding New Employees to the Staff Roster

Only the RMTS administrators and agency liaisons may add staff to a roster.

RMTS Staff Roster

Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Staff Roster Information

Green folder icon.

What Employees to Include/Exclude in the RMTS Staff Roster

The Social Services Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) sampling process is used to facilitate the allocation of staff time and costs eligible for federal reimbursement related to performing foster care/placement and foster care/placement prevention activities eligible for federal reimbursement under Title XIX and Title IV-E.

KPI - Child Welfare

Child Welfare Key Performance Indicators Dashboard

Use the tabs at the top of the dashboard to move through the different topic areas. Use the filter features assosiated with each view to further customize results shown.

Return to previous page