DFES Administrator's Memos

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Memo Number Description Issue Date Attachments
24-07 CY2025 Medical Support General Purpose Revenue Funding 10/23/2024 CY25 Medical Support GPR
24-06 CY2025 State-County Child Support Draft Contract 8/30/2024 CY2025 Draft State-County Base Contract
CY2025 Contract Exhibit 1 Scope of Services    
CY2025 Contract Exhibit 2 Performance Monitoring
CY2025 Contract Appendix UI Data
CY2025 Contract IRS Exhibit 7 from Publication 1075 
CY2025 State-County Base Summary of Language Changes
CY2025 State-County Scope of Services Summary of Language Changes
 
24-05 2025-2026 Children First Program Plan Proposals 7/30/2024 2025 - 2026 Children First Program Plan 
Child Support Agency Letter of Support 
2025 - 2026 Children First Program Guide 
24-04 Calendar Year 2025 Preliminary Child Support Allocations 7/5/2024 CY25 Preliminary Funding Allocations 
CY25 Tables & Formulas
CY25 Federal Applicable % Tables
CY25 Preliminary Funding by Type 
CY25 Cases with Current Support Ordered
CY25 Cases with Arrears Balances and IV-D Caseload
24-03 Emergency Assistance Maximum Benefit Increase 3/11/2024  
24-01 Required Training for Wisconsin Works (W-2) and Related Programs Workers 02/20/2024  
24-02 Annual Full-Time Equivalent Report for Calendar year 2023 02/12/2024 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Report
23-08 2023 Wisconsin Works Worker’s Compensation Premium Rates 12/12/2023  
23-07 CY2024 State-County Child Support Draft Contract 10/27/2023 CY2024 Draft State-County Base Contract
CY2024 Contract Exhibit 1 Scope of Services    
CY2024 Contract Exhibit 2 Performance Monitoring
CY2024 Contract State-County UI Data Appendix
CY2024 Contract IRS Exhibit 7 from Publication 1075 
CY2024 State-County Base Summary of Language Changes
CY2024 State-County Scope of Services Summary of Language Changes
 
23-06 CY2024 Medical Support General Purpose Revenue Funding 10/18/2023 CY24 Medical Support GPR
23-05 Announcing the Upcoming Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual Technical Review and Updates 09/18/2023  
23-04 Calendar Year 2024 Preliminary Child Support Allocations 07/19/2023 CY24 Preliminary Funding Allocations 
CY24 Tables & Formulas
CY24 Federal Applicable % Tables
CY24 Preliminary Funding by Type 
CY24 Cases with Current Support Ordered
CY24 Cases with Arrears Balances and IV-D Caseload
23-03 Required Training for Wisconsin Works (W-2) and Related Programs Workers 2/24/2023  
19-07 Revised Collaboration between Wisconsin Works Child Support Liaisons and Child Support Agencies 1/19/2023  
23-02 Annual Full-Time Equivalent Report for Calendar year 2022 01/18/2023 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Report
23-01 Wisconsin Works and Related Programs Standard Operating Procedures 1/18/2023

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Standard Operating Procedure form (DCF-F-5592-E)

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Standard Operating Procedure Checklist

22-08 2023 Wisconsin Works Worker’s Compensation Premium Rates 12/5/2022 2023 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Coverage Application
2023 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Form (Declines Coverage)
22-07 CY2023 State-County Child Support Draft Contract 11/3/2022 CY2023 Draft State-County Base Contract
CY2023 Contract Exhibit 1 Scope of Services    
CY2023 Contract Exhibit 2 Performance Monitoring
CY2023 State-County Base Summary of Language Changes
22-06 CY2023 Medical Support General Purpose Revenue Funding 10/21/2022 CY23 Medical Support GPR
22-05 2023-2024 Children First Program Plan Proposals 9/9/2022 2023 - 2024 Children First Program Plan 
Child Support Agency Letter of Support 
2023 - 2024 Children First Program Guide 
22-04 Calendar Year 2023 Preliminary Child Support Allocations 06/01/2022 CY23 Preliminary Funding Allocations
CY23 Tables & Formulas
CY23 Federal Applicable % Tables
CY23 Preliminary Funding by Type
CY23 Cases with Current Support Ordered
CY23 Cases with Arrears Balances and IV-D Caseload
22-03 Required Training for Wisconsin Works (W-2) and Related Programs Workers 01/12/2022  
22-02 Annual Full-Time Equivalent Report for Calendar year 2021 01/11/2022 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Report
22-01 Change to Transitional Jobs and Transform Milwaukee Jobs Stipend Policy 01/05/2022  
21-12 Wisconsin Works Education Navigator Positions 12/07/2021 Sample Wisconsin Works (W-2) Adult - Education Navigator Job Description
Sample Wisconsin Works (W-2) Youth - Education Navigator Job Description
Sample Wisconsin Works (W-2) Education Navigator Report Template
21-11 2022 Wisconsin Works Worker’s Compensation Premium Rates 11/15/2021

2022 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Coverage Application

2022 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Form (Declines Coverage)

21-10 Living Independently through Financial Empowerment Program 11/8/2021  
21-08 CY2022 Medical Support General Purpose Revenue Funding 10/25/2021 CY22 Medical Support GPR
21-07 CY2022 State-County Child Support Draft Contract 10/18/2021 CY2022 Draft State-County Base Contract
CY2022 Contract Exhibit 1 Scope of Services 
CY2022 Contract Exhibit 2 Performance Monitoring
CY2022 State-County Base Summary of Language Changes
CY2022 Scope of Services Summary of Language Changes
21-06 Calendar Year 2022 Preliminary Child Support Allocations 7/19/2021 CY22 Preliminary Funding Allocations
CY22 Tables & Formulas
CY22 Federal Applicable % Tables
CY22 Preliminary Funding by Type
CY22 Cases with Current Support Ordered
CY22 Cases with Arrears Balances and IV-D Caseload
21-05 Wilson-Fish Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Coordination Program Grant Funding 4/27/2021 Wilson Fish TANF Coordination Program Grant Project Summary
Transition to Success Course Description
Refugee Programs Liaison Position Description
21-04 Implementation of the Refugee Cash Assistance Grace Period 03/12/2021 W-2 Policy Manual Section 18.2.5.2.7
21-03 Preparing for Phase 2 Implementation of the Wisconsin Work Programs System 02/18/2021  
21-02 Annual Full-Time Equivalent Report for Calendar year 2020 01/19/2021 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Report
21-01 Required Training for Wisconsin Works (W-2) and Related Programs Workers 01/19/2021  
20-09 2021 Wisconsin Works Worker’s Compensation Premium Rates 11/25/2020 Attachment A: 2021 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Coverage Application
Attachment B: 2021 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Form (Declines Coverage)
20-08 2021-2022 Children First Program Plan Proposals 10/26/2020 2021 and 2022 Children First Program Plan
Child Support Agency Letter of Support
2021 and 2022 Children First Program Guide
20-07 CY2021 Medical Support General Purpose Revenue Funding 10/19/2020 CY21 Medical Support GPR
20-06 CY20 Admin Memo Additional Funding 08/17/2020 CY20 Additional Funding Allocation
CY21 Additional Funding Allocation
CY20 Federal Incentives Carryover
20-05 Calendar Year 2021 Preliminary Child Support Allocations 7/13/2020 CY21 Preliminary Funding Allocations
CY21 Cases with Current Support Ordered
CY21 Cases with Arrears Balances
CY21 IV-D Caseload
CY21 Preliminary Funding by Type
CY21 Tables & Formulas
CY21 Federal Applicable % Tables
20-04

Changes to 2020 Required Training for Wisconsin Works (W-2) and Related Programs Workers

06/24/2020  
20-03 Wisconsin Works and Related Programs Standard Operating Procedures 02/19/2020  
20-02

Required Training for Wisconsin Works (W-2) and Related Programs Workers

1/22/2020  
20-01 Annual Full-Time Equivalent Report for Calendar Year 2019 01/17/2020 Full time Equivalent (FTE) Report
19-09 2020 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Worker’s Compensation (WC) Premium Rates 11/29/2019

2020 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Coverage Application

2020 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Form (Declines Coverage)

19-08

CY2020 Medical Support General Purpose Revenue Funding

11/07/2019 CY20 Medical Support GPR
19-05 2020 Children First Program Plan Proposals 10/30/2019

2020 Children First Program Plan

Child Support Agency Letter of Support

Children First Program Quarterly Report

2020 Children First Program Guide

19-07 Collaboration between Wisconsin Works Child Support Liaisons and Child Support Agencies 10/18/2019  
19-06 Calendar Year 2020 Preliminary Child Support Allocations 8/21/2019 CY20 Preliminary Funding Allocations
CY20 Court Order-Paternity Establishment
CY20 Cases with Current Support Ordered
CY20 Cases with Arrears Balances
CY20 Adjusted Caseload
CY20 Preliminary Contract Funding by Type
CY20 Tables & Formulas
CY20 Federal Applicable % Tables
19-04 Reporting: Suspected System Misuse - DCF Applications 4/30/2019  
19-03 Required Training for Wisconsin Works and Related Programs Workers 3/18/2019  
19-02 Preparing for Phase 1 Implementation of the Wisconsin Work Programs (WWP) System 1/28/2019  
19-01 Annual Full-Time Equivalent Report for Calendar Year 2018 1/16/2019 FTE Report Form
18-08 Statewide Implementation of Wisconsin Works (W-2) Expanded Noncustodial Parent Services 12/21/2018  
18-07 CY2019 Medical Support Performance Funding 11/15/2018 CY19 Medical Support GPR
18-06 2019 Children First Program Plan Request 11/9/2018

2019 Children First Program Plan

Child Support Agency Letter of Support

Children First Program Quarterly Report

2019 Children First Program Guide

18-05 2019 Wisconsin Works Worker's Compensation Premium Rates 11/8/2018

2019 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Coverage Application

2019 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Form (Declines Coverage)

18-04 Calendar Year 2019 Preliminary Child Support Allocations 9/18/2018

CY19 Preliminary Funding Allocations

CY19 Court Order-Paternity Establishment

CY19 Cases with Current Support Ordered

CY19 Cases with Arrears Balances

CY19 Adjusted Caseload

CY19 Preliminary Funding by Type

CY19 Tables & Formulas

CY19 Federal Applicable % Tables

18-03 Wisconsin's Federal Fiscal Years 2019-20 TANF State Plan 9/4/2018  
18-02 Balance of State Wisconsin Works (W-2) Child Support Liaison Positions 8/7/2018 Sample Wisconsin Works (W-2) Child Support Liaison Job Description
18-01 Required Training for Wisconsin Works and Related Programs Workers 1/23/2018 Administrative Rule Chapter DCF 103 W-2 Worker Training
17-09 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Annual Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Report 12/21/2017 W-2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Report
17-08 2018 Children First Program Plan Request 12/4/2017

2018 Children First Program Plan

Child Support Agency Letter of Support

Children First Program Quarterly Report

Children First Program Guide

17-07 2018 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Worker's Compensation (WC) Premium Rates 11/28/2017

2018 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Coverage Application

2018 DCF/DHS Worker's Compensation Form (Declines Coverage)

17-06 Calendar Year 2018 Medical Support Performance Funding 10/13/2017 CY18 Medical Support GPR
17-05 Calendar Year 2018 Preliminary Child Support Allocations 9/5/2017

CY18 Preliminary Funding Allocations

CY18 Court Order-Paternity Establishment

CY18 Cases with Current Support Ordered

CY18 Cases with Arrears Balances

CY18 Adjusted Caseload

CY18 Preliminary Funding by Type

CY18 Tables & Formulas

CY18 Federal Applicable % Tables

17-04 Funding for Employment and Training Program Partnership Models 5/30/2017  
17-03

Additional Funding for the Wisconsin Works (W-2) and Related Programs Contract: January - June 2017 Capitation Payments

5/30/2017 2017 W-2 Contract Amendment Period January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
17-02 Required Training for Wisconsin Works and Related Workers 1/24/2017  
17-01 CY2017 Medical Support Performance Funding 1/5/2017 CY17 Medical Support GPR
16-08 2017 Children First Program Plan Request 12/22/2016

2017 Children First Program Plan

Child Support Agency Letter of Support

Children First Program Quarterly Report

2017 Children First Program Guide

16-07 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Annual Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Report 12/21/2016 W-2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Report
16-06 2017 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Worker’s Compensation (WC) Premium Rates 11/21/2016

2017 DCF/DFES Workers' Compensation Coverage Application

2017 DCF/DHS Workers' Compensation Form (Declines Coverage)

16-05R Calendar Year 2017 Preliminary Child Support Allocations 9/26/2016

CY17 Preliminary Funding Allocations

CY17 Court Order/Paternity Establishment

CY17 Cases with Current Support Ordered

CY17 Cases with Arrears Balances

CY17 Adjusted Caseload

CY17 Preliminary Funding by Type

Tables & Formulas

Federal Applicable % Tables

16-04 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Contract Renewal 2017-2018 8/22/2016  
16-03 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Work Participation Rate Improvement Best Practice Approaches 7/29/2016  
16-02 W-2 MPOWR Upcoming Policy Changes and System Enhancements 5/10/2016  
16-01 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Annual Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Report 2/10/2016 W-2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Report
15-12 CY 2016 State-County Child Support Draft Contract 12/10/2015

CY 2016 State-County Base Contract 

CY 2016 Contract Exhibit 1 - Scope of Services

CY 2016 State-County Base Summary of Language Changes

CY 2016 Scope of Services Summary of Language Changes

15-11 2016 Children First Program Plan Request 12/2/2015

2016 Children First Program Plan

Child Support Agency Letter of Support

Children First Program Quarterly Report

2016 Children First Program Guide

15-10

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Denial Appeal Process for Performance Outcome Payment (POP) Claims

11/25/2015

Denial Appeal Procedures Flow Chart

Performance Outcome Payments Claim Denial Decision Appeal Form (DCF-F-2958)

15-09 2016 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Worker's Compensation (WC) Premium Rates 11/18/2015

2016 DCF/DFES Worker's Compensation Coverage Application

2016 CDF/DHS Worker's Compensation Coverage Application (Declines Coverage)

15-08 CY2016 Medical Support Performance Funding 11/16/2015  
15-07 Chapter 49 Statutory Change: Wisconsin Works Community Steering Committee Requirements 11/5/2015 Wis. Stat. § 49.143(2)(a)
15-06 Wisconsin’s Federal Fiscal Years 2016-18 TANF State Plan 10/28/2015  
15-05 Calendar Year 2016 Preliminary Child Support Allocations 10/23/2015

CY16 Preliminary Funding Allocations

CY16 Court Order/Paternity

CY16 CSUP Collections

CY16 Arrears Cases with Payments

CY16 Adjusted Caseload

CY16 Excellence CSUP

CY16 Excellence Arrears

CY16 Improvement CSUP

CY16 Improvement Arrears

CY16 Preliminary Funding by Type

Tables & Formulas

15-04 Updated Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) Administration and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) Administration Central Office Reporting (CORe) Contract Codes 9/2/2015  
15-03 W-2 Work Participation Rate (WPR) Improvement Incentive Payment 7/2/2015  
15-01 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Work Participation Rate (WPR) Improvement Incentive Payments 1/5/2015  
14-08 CY2015 Medical Support Performance Funding 11/24/2014 CY15 Medical Support Spreadsheet
14-04 Preventing Use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Funds at Specific Merchant Locations 8/4/2014  
14-03 Chapter 49 Statutory Change: Children's Services Network 7/2/2014  
13-08 Delayed Implementation of Trial Employment Match Program (TEMP) Placements 12/23/2013  
13-06 CY2014 Medical Support Performance Funding 11/22/2013 Medical Support Funding Allocation
13-02 Requests for Wisconsin Works (W-2) Recipient Payment Information 5/20/2013  
13-01 Wisconsin Works (W-2) and Related Programs Record Retention 4/3/2013  
12-15 CY2013 Medical Support Performance Funding 11/29/2012 Allocation Spreadsheet
12-12 Required Training for Wisconsin Works and Related Workers 11/15/2012  
12-10 Wisconsin Works (W-2) Contractors 2013-2016 Standard Operating Procedures 10/29/2012  
11-11 CY2012 Medical Support Performance Funding 11/30/2011 Allocation Spreadsheet
11-10

CY2012 Child Support Performance Measures and Performance-Based Funds

11/30/2011

CY12 Performance Tables

CY12 CS Funding Plan

11-07 Comprehensive W-2 Agency Reviews 11/4/2011

Comprehensive W-2 Agency Review Guide

W-2 Case Review Tool

06-19

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Requirements for Filing Fees and Statements of Economic Interests

11/16/2006 Statement of Economic Interests For Private W-2 Contract Agencies
04-33 Consolidation of Division Financial Policies 12/27/2004

Equipment

Real Property

Prohibition on Profit

Cost Allocation Bases

04-20 Strategic Focus in Community Service Jobs 7/22/2004  
04-16 Policy Priorities and Strategies for Achieving W-2 Employment Goals 7/14/2004  
04-10

Adoption of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Family Violence Option (FVO)

5/17/2004  
04-04

Determining and Reporting W-2 Administrative Costs

2/10/2004  
03-12 Connecting W-2 Participants With Banking Services 6/12/2003

Direct Deposit Brochure

Get Checking Program Agencies

Get Checking Brochure

03-09 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Regulations and W-2 5/6/2003  
00-04 Computer Security 3/28/2000  
99-05 Child Support Performance and Incentive Act of 1998 3/11/1999