H.R. 7722: Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act

This bill, titled the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act, aims to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:

Cyclical Monitoring of State Performance

The bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services conducts a comprehensive review of each State's performance under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program every three years. This review will focus on:

• Unresolved Audit Findings: If a State has a high level of unresolved or repeated adverse audit findings.
• Corrective Action Plans: If there are repeated performance failures in implementing corrective action plans that the State is required to submit.
• Noncompliance Issues: Any unresolved or repeated findings of noncompliance with the State plan that has been approved.

Designation as High Risk

Based on the results of these reviews, if a State is found to have significant deficiencies in the areas mentioned, the Secretary will designate that State as "high risk." This designation can have implications for the funding and oversight of the State's child care programs.

Additional Monitoring Requirements

Once a State is designated as high risk, it will be subjected to additional monitoring protocols as determined by the Secretary. This is aimed at ensuring that the State takes necessary corrective measures to meet compliance and performance standards.

Objective of the Bill

The overarching goal of the bill is to enhance accountability and oversight in the management of child care resources provided to the States, ensuring that funds are utilized effectively and that child care services meet established safety and quality standards.

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