Texas’ Road to Success Charles Smith, IV-D Director Venancio Rodriguez, Regional Administrator for Region 2 Child Support Division Office of the Attorney General
Program Goals Provide a steady source of income for families Provide the highest quality of services available Maintain CSD as the top-performing child support program in the country Leverage new technologies
Texas Overview State Administered / State Run Staff: Total CSD staff: 2,624 Field staff: 2,250 Nine regions County Partners: 86 CSD IT Department Judicial State
State and County Partnerships Health and Human Services Commission Texas Workforce Commission Integrated Child Support System County Domestic Relation Offices Housing Authority Texas Council on Family Violence North Texas Legal Aid
Texas’ Legal System Judiciary Administrative remedies Income withholding Liens Subpoenas Enforcement remedies
Child Support Review Process Expedited administrative actions to establish, modify and enforce child support and medical support obligations [TFC § 233] Automated assessment/scheduling Negotiation conference Agreed or Non-agreed order Contents of CSRP order Judicial confirmation [TFC § ] [TFC § ]
Keys to Improved Performance Emphasis on goals: 3 C’s Strategic planning Analytics IDEAS + SAS EG Strategic outsourcing Staff training Performance management / appraisals
Employer Initiative and Portal Success History Focus Latest developments
A secret to our success is the partnership between employers and the Child Support Division. Success
Texas-Sized Highlights Our partnership increases: Collections Collections per FTE Collections per case Our rank compared to other states
Texas-Sized Highlights
Employer Initiative Texas-Sized Highlights
Texas History Increase employer collections Increase employer compliance Improve employer customer service
Texas Employer Website
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New Hire Reporting Data Transfer System
Focus Texas understands employers are our number one stakeholders.
New Hire Verification of Employment Income Withholding Medical Support Payment Submission Termination Employer Responsibilities
New Hire Reporting Most accurate and timely method for CSD to confirm employment Critical first step to immediately ensure child support and medical support for families May minimize inquiries and follow-up efforts
Verification of Employment Online Application
CSE Technology - Texas
Termination of Employment Online Application
Electronic Reporting Benefits 40 Secure, fast and simple to use Reduces paper and postage costs Provides various online methods Improves data quality Retrieves IWOs and NMSNs more easily Provides print and view capabilities
Employer Outreach: ► Employer Call Center ► Publications ► Exhibits ► Presentations ► Trainings Partnering Together
Collections: 9/1/ /31/2012
Texas’ Changing Demographics
Consistent Caseload Growth (will add 685,000 cases by 2020) 1,421,193 September 30, ,097,175 FY 2020
Future Enhancements/Changes Incremental system renewal: TXCSES 2.0 Next action automation Customer self-service Order generation Court connectivity (WiFi, MiFi, or satellite) Virtual case files
Future Enhancements/Changes Centralize case initiation Field reorganization Consolidation of call centers Consolidation of offices Creation of metro and rural storefronts
Technology Enhancements Outbound Messaging Hearing and appointment reminders NCP payment notices CP disbursement notices Office Kiosks Access to Child Support Interactive Payment by credit and debit card Other child support limited transactions Laptops and tablets Scanners from copiers Digital mail
Questions? Contact information: Charles Smith (512) Venancio Rodriguez (210)