---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 1355.57"
title: "45"
number: "1355.57"
heading: "Cost allocation for CCWIS projects."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/1355.57"
---

# §1355.57. Cost allocation for CCWIS projects.

- (a) **CCWIS cost allocation for projects transitioning to CCWIS.**
  - (1) All automated functions developed after the transition period for projects meeting the requirements of [§ 1355.56(b)](/cfr/45/1355.56.md?p=b) or [§ 1355.56(f)(1)](/cfr/45/1355.56.md?p=f-1) must meet the CCWIS design requirements described under [§ 1355.53(a)](/cfr/45/1355.53.md?p=a), unless exempted by [§ 1355.53(b)(2)](/cfr/45/1355.53.md?p=b-2).
  - (2) The Department may approve the applicable CCWIS cost allocation for an automated function of a project transitioning to a CCWIS if the automated function:
    - (i) Supports programs authorized under titles IV-B or IV-E, and at least one requirement of [§ 1355.52](/cfr/45/1355.52.md) or, if applicable [§ 1355.54](/cfr/45/1355.54.md); and
    - (ii) Is not duplicated within the CCWIS or systems supporting child welfare contributing agencies and is consistently used by all child welfare users responsible for the area supported by the automated function.
- (b) **CCWIS cost allocation for new CCWIS projects.**
  - (1) Unless exempted in accordance with [§ 1355.53(b)(2)](/cfr/45/1355.53.md?p=b-2), all automated functions of a new CCWIS project must meet the CCWIS design requirements described under [§ 1355.53(a)](/cfr/45/1355.53.md?p=a).
  - (2) An automated function of a CCWIS project described in [paragraph (b)(1)](#b-1) of this section may qualify for a CCWIS cost allocation if the automated function:
    - (i) Supports programs authorized under titles IV-B or IV-E, and at least one requirement of [§ 1355.52](/cfr/45/1355.52.md) or, if applicable [§ 1355.54](/cfr/45/1355.54.md); and
    - (ii) Is not duplicated within the CCWIS or systems supporting child welfare contributing agencies and is consistently used by all child welfare users responsible for the area supported by the automated function.
- (c) **CCWIS cost allocation for approved activities.** The Department may approve a CCWIS cost allocation for an approved activity for a CCWIS project meeting the requirements of paragraph [(a)](#a) or [(b)](#b) of this section.
- (d) **Project cost allocation.** A title IV-E agency must allocate project costs in accordance with applicable HHS regulations and other guidance.
- (e) **CCWIS cost allocation.**
  - (1) A title IV-E agency may allocate CCWIS development and operational costs to title IV-E for the share of approved activities and automated functions that:
    - (i) Are approved by the Department;
    - (ii) Meet the requirements of paragraphs [(a)](#a), [(b)](#b), or [(c)](#c) of this section; and
    - (iii) Benefit federal, state or tribal funded participants in programs and allowable activities described in title IV-E of the Act to the title IV-E program.
  - (2) A title IV-E agency may also allocate CCWIS development costs to title IV-E for the share of system approved activities and automated functions that meet requirements (e)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section and:
    - (i) Benefit title IV-B programs; or
    - (ii) **Benefit both title IV-E and child welfare related programs.**
- (f) **Non-CCWIS cost allocation.** Title IV-E costs not previously described in this section may be charged to title IV-E in accordance with [§ 1356.60(d)](/cfr/45/1356.60.md?p=d) .

## Notes

### Amendments

[81 FR 35481, June 2, 2016]

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 620 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 670 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 1302.

### Amendments

[81 FR 35481, June 2, 2016]