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We have received several inquiries from local districts about the feasibility of entering into a contract for consulting services in an effort to maximize Federal funding of county operations by identifying areas of current expenditure which are eligible for Federal Financial Participation. Also, the Department has recently awarded contracts to two entities, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and Health Management Systems for Federal maximization efforts. These contracts include projects intended to secure Emergency Assistance for Families (EAF) funds for activities performed by such county agencies as the local Probation Department and the county Office of Mental Hygiene. The purpose of this memorandum is to explain the claiming process and reimbursement policies covering the costs of such a contract.
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