Consulting for TANF MOE, Financial and Data Reporting - DHS

The Rhode Island Department of Human Services is seeking a vendor to enhance the maintenance of effort for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in accordance with recently amended federal regulations. The contract involves reviewing and improving the efficiency of all reporting related to the Administration of Children and Families, including work participation rates and caseload estimates. The selected vendor will conduct an independent assessment of data sources, funding expenditures across relevant programs and contracts, and evaluate any proposed changes to ACF criteria. Additionally, the vendor will develop processes to facilitate knowledge transfer to state personnel, ensuring sustainable management of the improved reporting and compliance processes. The contract, titled "Consulting for TANF MOE, Financial and Data Reporting - DHS," is posted under solicitation number RFP25004456 and is open for responses until August 1, 2024. It is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000 and is managed by Rhode Island Purchasing. The project aims to optimize reporting mechanisms, ensure compliance with federal requirements, and support Rhode Island’s efforts to efficiently manage TANF-related programs and data.