New language in House and Senate budgets, if adopted, will require changes in OSPI's special education excess costs accounting standards.
OSPI is hosting a statewide videoconference at 10:00-Noon, Wednesday, June
20 to assist district in implementing the 1077 excess cost accounting
method.
MEDICAID ADMINISTRATIVE MATCH ADVISORY (Added 5/16/01)
The Medicaid Administrative Match program (CFDA 93.778) has come under
critical scrutiny at both the national and state levels. The Department of
Social and Health Services (DSHS) is reviewing the use of federal matching
funds in local medical assistance outreach programs. Changes in program
standards and eligibility are possible. The programs will also be
audited. We suggest you review the DSHS
news media release.