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GRANT AGREEMENT J
by and between
The Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Division of Family and Economic Security (DFES)
and
Oshkosh, Health Services Division, City of Oshkosh
for
REFUGEE HEALTH SCREENING
This Agreement, which includes Appendix A and Exhibit 1, is entered into by and between the Division of
Family and Economic Security (DFES) on behalf of the Department of Children and Families(DCF),
whose principal address is 201 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8916, Madison, Wisconsin
53708 -8916, hereinafter referred to as the Purchaser (sometimes referred to as the Grantor), and
Oshkosh, Health Services Division, City of Oshkosh, whose principal address is , Oshkosh, WI 54901,
hereinafter referred to as the Provider (sometimes referred to as the Grantee). This Agreement covers
the period of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, except as provided in the attachment (s).
WHEREAS, the Purchaser wishes to grant funds to the Provider as it is authorized to do so by Wisconsin
law; and,
WHEREAS, the Provider is engaged in administering the desired services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertaking and agreements hereinafter set forth,
the Purchaser and the Provider agree as follows:
Definitions:
1. "Agreement Appendix" means an addition to the main body of the agreement, which is
attached prior to the parties signing the agreement. An appendix does not require
signatures of either party.
2. "Agreement Modification" means an addition to the main agreement, which is attached
after both parties have signed the agreement. A modification requires the signature of
both parties or their designees.
3. "Agreement Supplement" means a signed unilateral letter from the Purchaser which
notifies the Provider that funds will be added to or will be decreased from the agreement
but does not require signature of the Provider.
I. Services to be Provided
A. Service Description
A detailed description of the services to be provided and the Provider's means of
delivering them shall be contained in the attached appendix(ces).
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B. Adherence to State and Federal Rules and Regulations
The Provider shall administer the programs as specified in the attached appendix(ces)
according to the directives of the Purchaser including those contained in or amended
during the period of the agreement. Specific references are included in the attached
appendix(ces).
II. Funding of Services
A. Payment for services is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
agreement. This amount is contingent upon receipt of funds by the Department. Specific
funding amounts are enumerated in the attached appendix(ces).
B. De- obligation of Funds
1. Mid - Period: The Purchaser may de- obligate unexpended funds via an agreement
supplement when the agreement is under spent by 20 percent or more on a
year -to -date basis. The funds allocated in future agreements may be reduced
accordingly.
2. End of Agreement Period: the Purchaser shall consider unused funds as de-
obligated funds at the end of the period, unless carry-over authority is granted in
writing by the Purchaser.
C. Cost Allocation Plan and Overhead Rate
The overhead rate shall be in accordance with a cost allocation plan prepared by the
Provider. This plan must be available for review as of the date a claim is made and must
conform to federal and state requirements. The Provider's auditor must include
procedures in the annual audit to evaluate compliance with applicable federal and state
requirements.
III. Payment for Services
A. Payment Process
The Purchaser shall make payments to the Provider based upon the following provisions:
1. Payment to the Provider shall be initiated upon receipt by the Purchaser of a
monthly expenditure report (invoice), itemizing total Provider expenditures related
to those services provided under Section 1I of the applicable appendix (ces).
2. The Purchaser will not make advance payments.
3. The Purchaser shall reimburse the Provider for all such allowable expenditures
that are reported, up to the funding level specified in this Agreement. Payments
shall be used for only current agreement period expenses, as defined by the
attachment(s).
4. Payments may be reduced or recovered by the Purchaser anytime during the
agreement period if the Purchaser determines that payments have been in excess
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of reported allowable costs or if payments outstanding are not supported by
average monthly reported expenditures.
B. Expenditure Reports
Claims for reimbursement must be submitted electronically to
FinGrantsdwd.wisconsin.gov. The Expenditure Report form is available at
http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/core/forms.htm
1. The Expenditure Report must be submitted to the Purchaser by close of business
(4:30 pm CT) on or before the 20 day of the month following the month for which
reimbursement is being claimed. The Department will issue the reimbursement
using direct deposit on the last day of the same month, subject to reduction,
recovery and reimbursement as provided in this Agreement. Late reports will be
processed in the next month's payment cycle.
If the 20 day of the month and /or the last day of the month fall on a non - business
day (per the State of Wisconsin calendar), the Expenditure Report due date and /or
reimbursement date become the next business day. The payment schedule is
available on the CORe website:
http: / /dwd.wisconsin.gov /CORe /resources /Payment Schedule.htm
2. DCF requires all grants to be paid through an Automatic Clearing House payment
(direct deposit). ACH payments will be deposited into your agency's account
according to your agency's contract terms. To begin receiving ACH payment,
complete the ACH Set -Up form available at
http: / /dwd.wisconsin.gov /core /forms.htm sign and submit to the address on the
form.
3. The Department can not pay Expenditure Reports that are incomplete.
Expenditure Reports that do not contain all required information will be returned to
the agency to be completed and resubmitted. Resubmitted claims will be paid with
the next regular payment cycle. It is important to fill in all fields, with the CORe
Agency Number and the Reporting Period: both month and year, being the most
critical. See form details for appropriate file naming conventions.
Program expenditures and descriptions of allowable costs are further described in the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars OMB A -87, A -122 and A -21 or the
program policy manual. http: / /www.whitehouse.gov /omb /circulars/
C. Final Expenditure Report
The Provider shall submit all claims for reimbursement under this agreement to the
Purchaser within 90 days of the end of the period as specified in each attachment.
Expenses incurred within the agreement period and reported later than 90 days will not be
recognized, allowed or reimbursed under the terms of this agreement.
D. Return of the Excess Payments
The Provider shall return to the Purchaser any funds paid to the Provider in excess of the
allowable costs of services provided under this agreement within 30 days of notification by
the Purchaser (Allowable costs are defined by OMB Circulars A -87, A -122 and A -21, the
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attachment(s) to this agreement, and /or the program policy manual). If the Provider fails
to return funds paid by the Purchaser in excess of the allowable costs of the services
provided, the Purchaser may recover from the Provider any funds paid in excess of the
conditions of this agreement from subsequent payments made by the Purchaser to the
Provider or may recover such funds by any legal means.
IV. Reporting and Monitoring
A. General Requirements
The Provider shall comply with the reporting and auditing requirements of the Purchaser.
Any required reports shall be forwarded as directed by the Purchaser. The Provider shall
report all costs, as requested by the Purchaser, for federal reporting purposes.
B. Noncompliance
The Provider shall provide written notice to the Purchaser of all instances of
noncompliance with the terms of this agreement, including noncompliance with any written
assurance provided by the Provider to the Purchaser. Notice shall be given as soon as
practical, but in no case later than 30 days after the Provider knows, or should have
known, about the noncompliance. The written notice shall include information on
reason(s) for and effect(s) of the noncompliance. If the Purchaser becomes aware of
noncompliance with this agreement, either through notice from the Provider or through
other means, appropriate procedures shall be instituted to protect the interest of the
Purchaser. If audits or other required information are not submitted timely, sanctions may
be applied.
C. Participant Reporting
The Provider shall submit data necessary to comply with federal and state requirements.
The Purchaser agrees to minimize the Provider's effort associated with this reporting.
D. Consequence of Failure to Submit Reports
Failure to report expenditures and the clients served as specified above shall result in the
loss of these funds by the Provider and the repayment by the Provider to the Purchaser.
E. Monitoring
The Purchaser's review and monitoring of the Provider's programs covered under this
agreement may occur anytime during the year. The purpose of the monitoring visits will
be to determine the extent of compliance with this agreement and applicable federal laws
and regulations, state statutes and administrative rules, or Department policy. Monitoring
reviews may also include performance assessments based on the Provider's state
approved proposal for the period of this agreement.
V. State and Federal Rules and Regulations
A. General Requirements
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The Grantee agrees to meet state and federal service standards as expressed by state
and federal laws or rules and regulations applicable to the services covered by this
Agreement.
B. Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) Requirements
The Agency agrees to meet state and federal Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) laws,
requirements, rules and regulations, as they pertain to the services covered by this
agreement. The website with Instructions and Templates necessary to complete both
your CRC Letter of Assurance (LOA) and CRC Plan to meet civil rights compliance
requirements is located at:
http: / /dhs.wisconsin.gov /civilrights /CRC /requirements.htm
The process by which the Agency will ensure compliance with the CRC Requirements
has changed from previous years. Additional resources and training information is
available at: http:l /dcf.wisconsin.gov /civil rights /default.htm
Below is a brief summary of the requirements.
1. Civil Rights Compliance Plan
A Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) Plan is required to be completed by any Agency
that has twenty -five (25) or more employees and receives a total of $25,000 or
more in total government funding from Department of Children and Families
(DCF), the Department of Health Services (DHS) and /or the Department of
Workforce Development (DWD).
The CRC Plan must be developed and completed in accordance with the
instructions provided in the CRC Requirements document at the Zink above. The
CRC Plan is to be completed and must be kept on file at the Agency. It is not to
be submitted to the Department of Children and Families. This is a change from
previous CRC Plan requirements.
All CRC Requirements must be met, including the training of all agency staff and
the posting of all required notices, prior to the submittal of the Letter of Assurance
(LOA) required below in Section 2.
2. Letter of Assurance (LOA)
The Agency is required to submit a Letter of Assurance (LOA) to ensure that the
agency has implemented state and federal Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) laws,
requirements, rules and regulations, as they pertain to the services covered by this
agreement, and as a condition for receiving federal and /or state financial
assistance from DCF.
The Agency, regardless of size, must complete and submit a Civil Rights
Compliance LOA to the Department's Civil Rights Compliance Unit.
The LOA must be completed and submitted to the Department by 105 day from
the start date of this Agreement. Send the completed LOA to:
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Equal Opportunity Officer
Civil Rights Compliance Unit
Department of Children and Families
201 E. Washington Avenue, Room G200
PO Box 8916
Madison, WI 53708 -8916
C. Non - Discrimination /Affirmative Action Requirements
In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the
Provider agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical
condition, developmental disability as defined in s. 51.01 (5), sexual
orientation or national origin. This provision shall include, but not be
limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer;
recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay
or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. Except with respect to sexual orientation, the contractor
further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment
opportunities.
1. Written Plan
Contracts that are twenty -five thousand dollars ($25,000) or more require the
submission of a written Affirmative Action (AA) Plan by the Provider. An
exemption from this requirement occurs if the Provider has a workforce of less
than twenty -five (25) employees. Within fifteen (15) calendar days of signing this
Contract, the Provider must submit the Plan to the Department for approval.
Instructions for preparing the Affirmative Action Plan are available on the WI
Department of Administration website at:
http://vendornet.state.wi.us/vendornet/contract/contcom.asp
Send the completed written Affirmative Action Plan and any questions to:
Department of Children and Families
Bureau of Finance — Procurement Officer
201 E. Washington Avenue, Room A200
PO Box 8916
Madison, WI 53708 -8916
2. Posting of Notice
The Agency agrees to post in conspicuous places, available for employees and
applicants for employment, a notice to be provided by the Department that sets
forth the provisions of the State of Wisconsin's non - discrimination law.
3. Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with the conditions of this Non - Discrimination /Affirmative Action
section may result in the Agency becoming declared "ineligible ", termination of the
Contract or withholding of payment.
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D. Accounting and Management Information Systems
1. For agreements of $25,000 or more, the Provider shall maintain a uniform double
entry, full accrual accounting system and a financial management information
system in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. (See OMB
Circulars A -87, Al22 and A -21, available upon request to Grant Administrator.)
2. For agreements of less than $25,000, the Provider is encouraged to maintain a
uniform accounting entry, full accrual accounting system and a financial
management system in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles, but shall at least maintain a simplified double entry bookkeeping system
as defined in the OMB Circulars A -110 and Al22.
3. The Provider's chart of accounts and accounting system shall permit timely
preparation of expenditure reports required by the Purchaser as defined in
Sections 111 and IV.
4. The Provider shall reconcile costs reported to the Purchaser for reimbursement or
as match to expenses recorded in the Provider's accounting bookkeeping system,
as determined under Section V (D), on an ongoing and periodic basis. The
Provider agrees that reconciliation shall be completed at least quarterly and will be
documented. The Provider shall retain the reconciliation documentation in
accordance with the records retention requirements specified in Section VI.
5. The Provider may only change its accounting period with prior written approval
from the Purchaser. The Purchaser may approve a change in accounting period
only if the Provider has a substantial verifiable business reason for changing the
accounting period and agrees to submit a close -out audit, as defined in Section V
(K)(6), within 90 days after the first day of the new accounting period. Proof of
Internal Revenue Service approval shall be considered verification that the
Provider has a substantial business reason for changing their accounting period.
6. A change in accounting period shall not relieve the Provider of reporting or audit
requirements under this agreement. An audit meeting the requirements of this
contract shall be submitted within 90 days after the first day of the start of the new
accounting period for the short accounting period and within 180 days of the close
of the new accounting period for the new period. For purposes of determining
audit requirements, expenses and revenues incurred during the short accounting
period shall be annualized.
E. Subcontracting
1. All subcontracts awarded by the Provider must be consistent with the Provider's
obligations under this agreement including, but not limited to, the following:
a. be embodied in a written agreement signed by the Provider and
subcontractor;
b. include a requirement that subcontractors comply with the requirements
and provisions of this agreement;
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c. specify the services to be provided and the costs of those services; and,
d. include provisions for modifying or terminating the subcontract.
2. The Provider shall establish appropriate instruction and monitoring procedures for
ensuring each subcontractor's compliance with the provisions of this agreement
and applicable state and federal regulations. The Provider remains responsible for
the performance of any part of this agreement that is subcontracted.
These procedures shall include, but not be limited to, distribution of policy
documents.
3. Upon execution of all subcontracts, the Provider must submit a copy of each
subcontract to the Purchaser.
F. Treatment of Items Produced Under this Agreement
All data, documentation or innovation developed as a result of these contractual services
cannot be copyrighted without authorization from the Purchaser. All data, documentation
or innovation becomes the property of the Purchaser to reproduce, publish or otherwise
use, including authorization of use by others.
The Purchaser shall have all ownership rights in any software or modifications thereof,
and associated documentation designed, developed or installed as a result of this
agreement.
The Provider and the Purchaser shall work together to ensure the efficient and effective
operation of automated systems in support of the programs covered by this agreement.
1. The Provider shall keep all data processing equipment purchased under this
agreement in a secure place and compensate the Purchaser for any theft, damage
or other loss of the equipment if the Purchaser's prescribed security precautions
have not been met.
2. The Provider shall designate one or more employees to function as its Functional
Agency Security Liaison to be responsible for ensuring compliance with security
precautions for equipment, data confidentiality and user access.
3. The Purchaser shall retain ownership of all data processing equipment purchased
under this agreement. The Purchaser shall be responsible for maintenance and
installation costs as specified by the Purchaser.
G. Protection of Funds
Any funds advanced to the Provider by the Purchaser for services provided under this
agreement shall be deposited in a financial institution with Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (hereinafter FDIC) insurance coverage. Any balance exceeding FDIC
coverage must be collaterally secured.
H. Competitive Procurement
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The Provider shall conduct all procurement transactions, regardless of whether by sealed
bids or by negotiation and without regard to dollar value of the transactions, in a manner
that provides maximum open and free competition.
Use of State Employees
The Provider will not engage the services of any person or persons concurrently
employed by the State of Wisconsin, including any department, commission or board
thereof, to provide service relating to this agreement without the written consent of the
employer of such person or persons and of the Purchaser.
J. Conflict of Interest
If a state public official (s.19.42, Wis. Stats.), a member of a state public official's
immediate family or any organization in which a state public official or a member of the
official's immediate family owns or controls a 10 percent interest is a party to this
agreement; and, if this agreement involves payment of more than $3,000 within a
12 -month period, this agreement is void by the state unless appropriate disclosure is
made according to s.19.45(6), Wis. Stats., before signing the agreement. Disclosure must
be made to the State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board,
212 East Washington Ave. 3rd Floor, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (telephone 608/266-
8005).
K. Provider Audit Requirement
1. General Requirements
a. Governmental Entities: governmental entities shall comply with the Single
Audit Act of 1984, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A -133
(Revised 6/27/03) and the State Single Audit Guidelines issued by the
Department of Administration.
b. Nonprofit Agencies: nonprofit agencies that have been certified under
USC 501(c)(3) shall comply with OMB Circular A -133 and the Department's
Provider Agency Audit Guide.
c. The Provider shall submit at least one copy of a certified annual audit
report to the Audit Coordinator, Department of Children and Families, 201
East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8916, Madison,
Wisconsin 53708 -8916, within 30 days from the issuance of the report, but
no later than six months after the end of the Provider's fiscal period. The
audit shall be conducted and reports submitted in accordance with
applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines and professional
standards, including, but not limited to: OMB Circular A -133 as applicable;
the State Single Audit Guidelines or the Department's Provider Agency
Audit Guide as applicable; Section 49.34 of the Wisconsin Statutes and
General Accepted Auditing Standards.
d. When the Provider's fiscal year is not the same as the agreement period, a
bridging schedule shall be prepared and included in the certified annual
report. The bridging schedule shall identify costs to the agreement period.
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The bridging schedule may be part of the Schedule of Federal and State
Financial Assistance.
e. The Provider shall submit with the certified annual audit report a copy of
the Management Letter received from the auditor. If the auditor does not
issue a Management Letter, the Provider shall submit a written assurance
to the Purchaser that a Management Letter was not submitted because the
audit firm did not issue one. Documents issued by the auditor, which
contain information comparable to that, which would be issued in a
Management Letter, under another title, shall be considered Management
Letters for purposes of this agreement.
f. When contracting with an outside auditor, the Provider shall authorize the
auditor to provide access to work papers, reports, and other materials
generated during the audit to the appropriate representatives of the
Purchaser.
2. DCF Response to Audit Report
The Purchaser shall notify the Provider within 90 days of receipt of the audit
completed by the independent certified auditor, whether or not the audit meets the
requirements of the Purchaser's audit guidelines. The Purchaser shall initiate
resolution of audit findings with the Provider within 180 days following notification
of the audit's acceptance. If the audit is not complete or is acceptable only in part,
the Purchaser shall rely upon the acceptable portion of the audit and any
additional audit work shall build upon the work already done.
3. Provider Failure to Meet General Requirements
The Purchaser reserves the right to conduct an independent audit of the Provider if
the Provider fails to secure an audit covering all funds or a follow -up review of
selected areas is determined to be necessary. In the event that the Provider fails
to secure an audit, the Purchaser's costs for completing an audit will be charged
back to the Provider.
4. Requirement of Subcontractors
The Provider agrees that it is responsible for assuring that all purchase of service
contracts of $25,000 or more meet the requirements of the OMB Circular A -133
that pertain to subrecipient audits.
5. Resolution of Findings
The Purchaser shall initiate resolution of audit findings with the Provider pursuant
to Audit Resolution Policies developed by the Purchaser.
6. Close -Out Audits
a. An agreement specific audit of an accounting period of Tess than 12 months
is required when an agreement is terminated for cause, when the Provider
ceases operations or when the Provider changes its accounting period
(fiscal year). The purpose of the audit is to close out the short accounting
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period. The required close -out agreement specific audit may be waived by
the Purchaser upon written request from the Provider for grants, except
when the agreement is terminated for cause. The required close -out audit
may not be waived when an agreement is terminated for cause.
b. The Provider shall ensure that its auditor contacts the Purchaser prior to
beginning the audit. The Purchaser or its representatives shall have the
opportunity to review the planned audit program, request additional
compliance or internal control testing and attend any conference between
the auditor and the Provider. Payment of increased audit costs as a result
of the additional testing requested by the Purchaser is the responsibility of
the Provider.
c. The Purchaser may require a close -out audit with all audit requirements
specified in Section V(K)(6). In addition, the Purchaser may require that
the auditor annualize revenues and expenditures for purposes of applying
OMB Circular A -133 and determining major federal financial assistance
programs. This information shall be disclosed in a note to the schedule of
federal awards.
L. Liabilities
1. The Provider shall notify the Purchaser in writing within 30 days of the date
payment was due of any past due liabilities to the federal government, state
government or their agents for income tax withholding, FICA, worker's
compensation, unemployment compensation, garnishments or other employee
related liabilities, sales tax, income tax of the Provider, or other funds owed. The
written notice shall include the amount(s) owed, the reason the funds are owed,
the due date, the amount of any penalties or interest, known or estimated, the unit
of government to which the funds are owed, the expected payment date and other
related information.
2. The Provider shall notify the Purchaser in writing within 30 days of the date
payment was due of any past due liabilities in excess of $500, or when total past
due liabilities exceed $1,000, related to the operation of this agreement for which
the Purchaser has or will reimburse the Provider. The written notice shall include
the amount(s) owed, the reason the funds are owed, the due date, the amount of
any penalties or interest, known or estimated, the vendor to which the funds are
owed, the expected payment date and other related information. If the liabilities
are in dispute, the written notice shall contain a discussion of facts related to the
dispute and information on steps being taken by the Provider to resolve the
dispute.
3. The Purchaser may require written assurance, quarterly, that the Provider has
reconciled costs, receipts and refunds reported to the Purchaser for
reimbursement or as match to the expenses and revenues recorded in the
Provider's accounting records and that all necessary adjustments have been
reported to the Purchaser or recorded in the accounting records, as appropriate.
Upon request from the Purchaser, written documentation of reconciliation may be
required.
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4. The Purchaser may require written assurance at the time of entering into this
agreement that the Provider has in force, and will maintain for the course of the
agreement, employee dishonesty bonding sufficient to hold the Purchaser
harmless in the event of an employee fraud or defalcation.
5. The Purchaser and Provider each agree that they shall be responsible for any
losses or expenses (including costs and attorney fees) attributable to the acts or
omissions of their officers, employees or agents.
VI. Records
A. General Requirements
The Provider shall maintain such records as required by state and federal laws. The
Provider shall maintain records in a manner that will restrict disclosure of confidential
information unless required or permitted by state or federal law or court order.
B. Inspection of Records
The Purchaser reserves the right to inspect records and programs, insofar as is permitted
by state and federal laws, by representatives of the Purchaser and its authorized agents
and federal agencies in order to confirm the Provider's compliance with the specifications
of this agreement.
C. Retention of Records
The Provider agrees to retain and make available to the Purchaser all program and fiscal
records in accordance with applicable federal regulations (OMB Circulars A -102 and
A -110) or until the audit and subsequent audit resolution processes have been completed,
whichever is later.
The Purchaser or its agents shall have access to all existing agreement related records,
regardless of record retention requirements.
D. Confidentiality of Participant Information
The use or disclosure by any party of any information concerning eligible individuals who
receive services from the Provider for any purpose not connected with the administration
of the Provider's or the Purchaser's responsibilities under this agreement is prohibited
except with the informed written consent of the eligible individual or the individual's legal
guardian.
VII. Access to Provider
The Provider agrees to hire staff with special translation or sign language skills and /or they will
provide staff with special translation or sign language skills training or find persons who are
available within a reasonable time and who can communicate with non - English speaking or
hearing impaired clients; train staff in human relations techniques, sensitivity to persons with
disabilities and sensitivity to cultural characteristics; and make programs and facilities accessible,
as appropriate, through outstations, authorized representatives, adjusted work hours, ramps,
doorways, elevators or ground floor rooms, and Braille, large print or taped information for the
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visually impaired. Informational materials will be posted and /or available in languages and
formats appropriate to the needs of the client population.
VIII. Agreement Revisions and /or Termination
A. Remedy for Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with any part of this agreement may be considered cause for termination
of this agreement.
B. Allowable Conditions for Renegotiation
This agreement or any part thereof may be renegotiated in such circumstances as:
(1) increased or decreased volume of services; (2) changes required by state or federal
laws or regulations or court action; or, (3) funds available affecting the substance of this
agreement.
C. Requirement of Written Amendments
Revision of this agreement is not effective until agreed to by the Purchaser and the
Provider by a modification or requiring the signature of both parties, or supplement
requiring the signature of the Department.
D. Right to Terminate /Suspend Agreement
Upon 60 days written notice, either party has the right to terminate this agreement. The
Purchaser reserves the right to immediately terminate the agreement upon notice via
certified mail to the Provider if the Purchaser believes there is a substantial
noncompliance with program and financial requirements. The Purchaser will not pay any
costs incurred after the termination date. Failure to comply with any part of this
agreement may be considered cause for revision or suspension of this agreement.
E. Inability to Provide Services
The Provider shall notify the Purchaser whenever it is unable to provide the required
quality or quantity of services specified. Upon such notification, the Purchaser shall
determine whether such inability will require revision or cancellation of this agreement.
F. Remedy for Early Termination
If the Purchaser finds it necessary to terminate this agreement prior to the stated
expiration date for a reason other than nonperformance by the Provider, actual costs
incurred by the Provider may be reimbursed for an amount determined by mutual
agreement of both parties.
IX. Sanctions
The Provider shall comply with all requirements under this agreement. Instances of
noncompliance shall be corrected promptly and reported timely by the Provider to the Purchaser.
If the Purchaser becomes aware of noncompliance with this agreement, either through notice
from the Provider or through other means, appropriate procedures shall be instituted to protect
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the interests of the Purchaser. If audits or other required information are not submitted timely,
sanctions may be applied.
X. Conditions of the Parties Obligations
A. Requirement of State and Federal Authorization
This agreement is contingent upon authorization of Wisconsin and United States laws,
and any material amendment or repeal of the same affecting relevant funding or authority
of the Purchaser shall serve to revise or terminate this agreement, except as further
agreed to by the parties hereto.
B. Legal Powers and Duties
The Purchaser and the Provider understand and agree that no clause, term or condition of
this agreement shall be construed to supersede the lawful powers or duties of either party.
C. Debarment or Suspension
The Provider certifies that neither the Provider organization nor any of its principals are
debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment for federal financial assistance
(e.g., General Services Administration's List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement and Non - Procurement Programs). The Provider further certifies that
potential sub - recipients, contractors, or any of their principals are not debarred,
suspended or proposed for debarment.
D. Related Party Transactions
If the Provider plans to use a related party (see OMB Circular A -133 for a definition of
related party and allowable costs associated with related parties) in the provision of
services under this agreement, the Provider agrees to the following:
1. Prior to the execution of this agreement, the Provider shall obtain, from the
Purchaser, approval of a written detailed description of the business to be
transacted with the related party, the terms of reimbursement or transactions
between the parties, and an estimate of the volume of business with the related
party. The approved description shall be incorporated into this agreement by
reference.
2. Provide to the Purchaser such information as may be requested to enable it to
approve the written agreement referred to in Section V(D)(1) above.
3. Notify the Purchaser if the actual amount and /or type of business conducted with
the related party during the contract period differs significantly from the approved
written description.
4. Require that the related party follows all federal, state, and grants and financial
management rules as they apply to related parties.
5. Require an audit of the related party (regardless of the type of organization of the
related party). The audit may be either consolidated with the Provider's audit or be
a separate audit in accordance with requirements established by the Department
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in conformance with OMB Circular A -133, if applicable; and the Provider Agency
Audit Guide. The audit shall identify related party transactions including a
schedule showing actual allowable costs incurred in providing goods or services
by the related party. The Provider agrees to provide the Purchaser with a copy of
the related party's audit upon request.
E. Pro - Children Act of 1994
Since a portion of the funds under this agreement includes federal funds, the Provider
agrees to comply with Public Law 103 -227, also known as the Pro - Children Act of 1994.
The law requires that smoking not be permitted in any portion of any indoor facility owned
or leased or contracted for by an entity and used routinely or regularly for the provision of
health, day care, early childhood development services, education or library services to
children under the age of 18. The law does not apply to children's services provided in
private residences; portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment;
service providers whose sole source of applicable federal funds is Medicare or Medicaid;
or facilities where WIC coupons are redeemed.
F. Completeness of Agreement
It is understood and agreed that the entire agreement between the parties is contained
herein and includes the attached appendix(ces), except for those matters incorporated
herein by reference, and that this agreement supersedes all oral agreements and
negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter thereof.
XI. Certification Regarding Lobbying
In conformance with federal law, the authorized Provider representative must review, sign and
return with this agreement either the Certification Regarding Lobbying form (Attachment A) or the
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Attachment B).
XII. Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension
In conformance with federal law, the authorized Provider representative must review, sign and
return the Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension form (Attachment C).
XIII. Validity of this Agreement
This agreement becomes null and void if the time between the earlier dated signature and the
later dated signature exceeds 60 days, unless waived by the Purchaser. Please sign both
originals and return one original (State) to the Agreement Administrator.
Provider's A thorized Representative Date
/0/5
Julie Ke k�, Division Administrator D to
Division of Family and Economic Security
Department of Children and Families Log #170
Exhibit 1
Oshkosh, Health Services Division, City of Oshkosh
The agency will seek to have each patient complete a release of information form in
accordance with HIPAA regulations, in order to facilitate coordination of health education
and care with the voluntary resettlement agency. Whenever authorized by the patient, the
Health Screening Service provider will inform the agency of resettlement about the health
condition of each individual screened for follow -up care. The screening agency will also
coordinate health education activities with the local voluntary agency.
Local public health agencies will be eligible for reimbursement for the following public
health services when provided to eligible refugees, entrants or asylees:
Outreach and health education
To assure that refugees obtain initial health assessments and health education
services by a public or private provider. Services are reimbursable once the
agency verifies that the refugee has received an assessment and health education
services within 90 days of arrival in the United States. The agency will contact at
least 70% of new arrivals within 90 days of arrival.
Outreach health education services include individual consultations on:
• Assessment of patient's understanding and awareness of basic health and
hygiene in America;
• Basic information on health screening and immunization;
• Identifying a clinic for patient's ongoing health care
Screening and Follow -up
Screening and follow -up includes all tests, exams, immunizations and follow -up
recommended in the protocol approved by the Office of Refugee Resettlement
when performed within 90 days of arrival in the United States. Health education
services include individual consultations on:
• Results of health screening and other ongoing health issues such as the
importance of follow -up appointments.
• Prescription medications and over the counter medications appropriate for
his/her needs.
Other Public Health Services
Other public health services normally available to indigent state residents at public
expense by a public agency include:
• Follow -up care and testing for conditions identified in an initial assessment
for such communicable diseases as tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis and
parasites;
• TB prophylaxis;
• Immunizations;
• Health education to acquaint refugees with the health care delivery system
and risk reduction techniques; and
• Reproductive health, such as family planning; hepatitis B identification,
education and inoculation; prenatal care education; nutrition education and
other healthy birth initiatives designed to increase birth weights and assure
healthy deliveries among at -risk groups;
These services are only available for refugees and asylees eligible for Refugee
Medical Assistance and only within the eligibility period allowed for Refugee
Medical Assistance. A copy of the MA identification card or number and the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security record documenting refugee eligibility must be
retained in the case file.
Interpretation Services
Interpretation services to be provided to non - English speaking and limited English
proficient clients during their screenings, follow -up, and health education.
Expected Number to be Served:
Estimated Estimated
Number Amount
of per Estimated
Clients Client Total
Outreach 30 $ 50 per client $1,500.00
Screening and Follow -Up NA $ 400 per client $0.00
Partial Screening and Follow -Up 30 $ 200 per client $6,000.00
Other Public Health Services 30 hrs $ 60 per hour $1,800.00
Interpretation Services 150 hrs $ 60 per hour $9,000.00
Estimated Program Total Cost $18,300.00
Log #170
APPENDIX A
to the
Agreement between
DCF /DFES
and
Oshkosh, Health Services Division, City of Oshkosh
for the
REFUGEE HEALTH SCREENING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Provider's employee responsible for day -to -day administration of this agreement will
be Jayne Tebron. In the event that the administrator is unable to administer this
agreement, the Provider will contact the Purchaser and designate a new administrator.
The Purchaser's employee responsible for day -to -day administration of the agreement will
be Arthur Upham, whose business address is 201 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box
8916, Madison, Wisconsin 53708 -8916. In the event that the administrator is unable to
administer this agreement, the Purchaser will contact the Provider and designate a new
administrator.
It is further understood and agreed by both parties through this attachment to the DFES-
DCF /Oshkosh, Health Services Division, City of Oshkosh agreement that:
I. Funds Provided /Period Covered
This agreement provides funds for the period beginning October 1, 2010 through
September 30, 2011. Payment for services is provided in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the original agreement and this Appendix. The amount is
contingent upon receipt of funds by the Department. Specific funding amounts
and the period covered are enumerated at the end of this Appendix.
II. Purpose and Services to be Provided
The purpose of this agreement is to purchase from the Provider health screening
and public health services authorized under Chapter 2 of Title IV of the
Immigration and Nationality Act as amended by PL 97 -363 and PL 99 -605. A
detailed description of the services to be provided and the Provider's means of
delivering them are included in Exhibit 1, which will be incorporated into this
agreement by reference.
Program Assurances:
A. The Provider will verify and document that all clients served under this
agreement are refugees or asylees as defined in the Immigration and
Nationality Act.
B. The Provider is eligible for reimbursement for outreach, health screening,
and related health education services only if the refugee has been in the
country for 90 days or less on the date of service, or the asylee was
granted asylum no more than 90 days prior to the date of service.
C. The Provider is eligible for reimbursement for other public health services
only if the refugee is eligible for Refugee Medical Assistance on the date of
service.
Provider Requirements: the Provider shall administer the health screening
program according to the directives of the Purchaser including those contained in
or amended during the period of the agreement.
A. All applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
B. The State Refugee Services Plan and Screening Protocol as approved by
the Administration for Children and Families of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
C. Applicable Department Administrative Rules.
III. Reporting and Monitoring
The Provider shall submit a trimester report of the number served in each of the
following service categories on the form provided:
A. Outreach
B. Screening and assessment
C. Clients with Class A or Class B medical conditions provided follow -up and
treatment
D. Other public health services provided to Refugee Medical Assistance
clients; and
E. Interpretation services during health screenings and follow -up.
This report will be submitted to the Purchaser's agreement administrator within 15
days of the close of each trimester. Reports are due February 15, 2011, June 15,
2011 and October 15, 2011.
The Provider shall submit a report of the screening results to the Bureau of
Communicable Diseases of the Wisconsin Division of Public Health within thirty
(30) days following the completion of each screening.
The Provider will also submit to the Purchaser a report evaluating its Refugee
Health Program within 90 days of the end of this agreement.
Agency: Oshkosh, Health Services Division, CORe Code #: RQ
City of Oshkosh
CFDA #: 93.566 Contract Period: 10/01/10 - 09/30/11
Line Previous Contract New
Code Contract Change Contract
Program Name Number Level Amount Level
Refugee Health Screen & Ed 7309 $18,300.00
Log #170
ATTACHMENT A
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal
loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit
Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants,
loans and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by Section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.
By a� _.� Date: //00
Si natlrre of Official Authorized to Sign Application)
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Attachment B OMB
DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Approved 0348 -0046
(Reproduced by DCF)
DCF -F -138 (N. 06/2009)
Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352
(See reverse for public burden disclosure.)
1. Type of Federal Action: 2. Status of Federal Action: 3. Report Type:
❑ a. contract ❑ a. bid /offer /application ❑ a. initial filing
S b. grant ❑ b. initial award ❑ b. material change
c. cooperative agreement ❑ c. post award
❑ d. loan For Material Change Only:
❑ e. loan guarantee
❑ f. loan insurance year quarter
date of last report
4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity: 5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name
and Address of Prime:
❑ Prime ❑ Subawardee
Tier , if known:
Congressional District, if known: Congressional District, if known:
6. Federal Department/Agency: 7. Federal Program Name /Description:
CFDA Number, if applicable:
8. Federal Action Number, if known: 9. Award Amount, if known:
10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Entity 10. b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if
(if individual, last name, first name, MI): different from No. 10a) (last name, first name, MI):
11. Amount of Payment (check all that apply): 13. Type of Payment (check all that apply):
$ ❑ actual ❑planned ❑ a. retainer
❑ b. one -time fee
❑ c. commission
❑ d. contingent fee
❑ e. deferred
❑ f. other; specify:
12. Form of Payment (check all that apply):
❑ a. cash
❑ b. in -kind; specify: nature
value
14. Brief Description of Services Performed or to be Performed and Date(s) of Service, including officer(s), employee(s), or Member(s)
contacted, for Payment indicated in Item 11:
15. Continuation Sheet(s) attached: ❑ Yes 0No
16. Information fbthrougethisformirarized at ef U.S.C. onr35a. This Signature:
disclosure e'���/G�
disclosure ure lo
of lobbying bying activities is a material l representation of f which fact upon which reliance was
placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is �/
sequired yant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This . Any person who reported the Congress O �� b
semi—annually and will be available for public llc inspection. n. Any person who fall tfile falls to file the J ( y
required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not Tess than $10,000 and not more Print Name: /I/ark
than $100,000 for each such failure.
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Tele. No.: 2 .::•?3‘ - 5 .- c 00 Date: /O /g /o
DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES 0348 -0046
CONTINUATION SHEET (cont.)
Reporting Entity: Page of
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FORM
This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered
Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or
agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Use the
Continuation Sheet for additional information if the space on the form is inadequate. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material
change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.
1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and /or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal
action.
2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.
3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a follow -up report caused by a material change to the information previously
reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity
for this covered Federal action.
4. Enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate
classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee,
e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limit to subcontracts, subgrants ad contract awards under
grants.
5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks "Subawardee ", then enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the prime Federal
recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.
6. Enter the name of the Federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if
known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.
7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.
8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP)
number; Invitation for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application /proposal control
number assigned by the Federal agency). Include prefixes, e.g., 'RFP -90- 001."
9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the
award /loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.
10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the lobbying entity engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence
the covered Federal action.
(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10 (a). Enter Last Name, First Name,
and Middle Initial (MI).
11. Enter the amount of compensation paid or reasonable expected to be paid by the reporting entity (item 4) to the lobbying entity (item 10).
Indicate whether the payment has been made (actual) or will be made (planned). Check all boxes that apply. If this is a material change report,
enter the cumulative amount of payment made or planned to be made.
12. Check the appropriate box(es). Check all boxes that apply. If payment is made through an in -kind contribution, specify the nature and value of
the in -kind payment.
13. Check the appropriate box(es). Check all boxes that apply. If other, specify nature.
14. Provide a specific and detailed description of the services that the lobbyist has performed, or will be expected to perform, and the date(s) of any
services rendered. Include all preparatory and related activity, not just time spent in actual contact with Federal officials. Identify the Federal
official(s) or employee(s) contacted or the officer(s), employee(s), or Member(s) of Congress that were contacted.
15. Check whether or not a Continuation Sheet(s) is attached.
16. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his /her name, title, and telephone number.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send
comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the
Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348- 0046), Washington, D.C. 20503.
ATTACHMENT C
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
The undersigned (authorized official signing for the applicant organization) certifies to the best of
his or her knowledge and belief that the applicant defined as the primary participant in
accordance with 45 CFR Part 76, and its principles:
(a) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or
voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.
(b) have not within a 3 -year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or performing a public (Federal, State, or
local) transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statement, or receiving stolen property;
(c) are not presently indicated or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental
entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in
paragraph (b) of this certification; and
(d) have not within a 3 -year period preceding this application /proposal had one or more
public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.
Should the applicant not be able to provide this certification, an explanation as to why should be
placed after the assurances page.
The applicant agrees that it will include, without modification, the clause titled "Certification
Regarding Debarment, Suspension, In- eligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion -Lower Tier Covered
Transaction ". Appendix B to 45 CFR Part 76 in all lower tier covered transactions (i.e.,
transactions with subgrantees and/or contractors) and in all solicitations for lower tier covered
transactions.
BY �rj Date 4/0,
(Sign ture of official authorized to sign)