Department powers and responsibilities

Department powers and responsibilities. (1) General. The department shall maintain oversight responsibility of local administration of the child care subsidy program by child care administrative agencies. (2) Rate determination. Notwithstanding s. 49.155 (6) , Stats., and s. DCF 201.06 , the department may determine maximum rates under s. 49.155 (6d) (a) 3. , Stats. (3) Assistance to child care administrative agencies. The department shall provide information and technical assistance to child care administrative agencies regarding administration of the child care subsidy program. (6) Incentive program for local fraud detection. The department shall provide an incentive payment as specified under s. DCF 201.044 to a local agency for identifying fraud in the child care subsidy program.