Definitions

As used in 101 CMR 432.00, unless the context requires otherwise, terms have the meanings in 101 CMR 432.02. Client. An individual that receives certain lead agency services purchased by a governmental unit. Cost Report. The document used to report costs and other financial and statistical data. The Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) is used when required. EOHHS. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services established under M.G.L. c. 6A. Flex Funding. A method whereby, subject to availability, a purchasing governmental unit may provide resource allocations to a client(s) and/or provider(s) across the state. Flexible funding may be provided through a number of means including, but not limited to, reimbursement to client for specific support services or funds directed to a qualified provider for extraordinary circumstances. Governmental Unit. The Commonwealth, any board, commission, department, division, or agency of the Commonwealth and any political subdivision of the Commonwealth. Individual Consideration (IC). Payment rates for certain services are designated as individual consideration (IC). Where IC rates are designated, the purchasing governmental unit will determine the appropriate payment as the actual cost of the item or service as evidenced by invoice, published tuition amount, or other price reasonably obtained by a competitive market for the product or service. Lead Agency. An agency that works in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Children and Families Area Offices and its communities to support and enhance the performance of the Area Offices in achieving positive permanent outcomes for children and their families. The lead agency does this by serving as the hub for coordinating purchased services and non-paid community supports. Provider. Any individual, group, partnership, trust, corporation, or other legal entity that offers services for purchase by a governmental unit and that meets the conditions of purchase or licensure that have been contracted by a purchasing governmental unit. Reporting Year. The provider's fiscal year for which costs incurred are reported to the Operational Services Division on the Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR).