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Is my CIL required to report to the SILC? Why? How?

Every state is required to develop and implement a State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), developed jointly by all the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the state (signed by a majority of them) and the Council. Your Statewide Independent

Paula McElwee July 28, 2021July 29, 2021 704 Report, DSE, SILC, SPIL 2 Comments Read more

What can the DSE keep in administrative fees for distributing our Part B, Independent Living Services grants?

The regulations are clear on this. 45 CFR 1329.12 Role of the designated State entity states: (a) A DSE that applies for and receives assistance must: (1) Receive, account for, and disburse funds received by the State under Part B

Paula McElwee July 21, 2021June 29, 2021 DSE, Finances, Regulations, SILC No Comments Read more

Who are sub-recipients? And is that related to signing the SPIL?

Question from a SILC: Are the CIL’s considered a sub-recipient? Because I see where I should maintain the following on a sub-recipient. Is this a correct list that ensures they are eligible to participate in the SPIL? Articles of Incorporation

Paula McElwee September 10, 2019September 17, 2019 704 Report, DSE, SILC No Comments Read more

Contractor or Subrecipient? Does it matter?

Contractor or Subrecipient? Does it matter?

In a couple of states the DSE (Designated State Entity) is allowing only overdue reimbursement and not advances or timely payment. Both SILCs  are considered contractors by their state. I wondered if there is enough difference between a contractor and

Paula McElwee March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 DSE, Finances, Regulations, SILC No Comments Read more

Make your plans now for the first IL Conference of 2019

Registration to the SILC Congress is now open. This gathering of SILC directors, members and chairs will be held February 25-27 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.  You can register now to get your plans underway. SILC staff

Paula McElwee November 9, 2018October 28, 2020 704 Report, ACL Guidance, DSE, SILC, SPIL No Comments Read more

Take time to listen to each other!

Is it just me, or does there seem to be more bickering in the world than there used to be? You can see it in almost every relationship — between countries, between races, between political parties and candidates, between other

Paula McElwee October 12, 2018October 11, 2018 Board, Consumer Control, DSE, SILC, Staff 3 Comments Read more

Are we required to do criminal background checks for staff?

Question: I’ve previously worked in long term care and with the department of health, and had some experience in group home services governed by the department over developmental disabilities.  Those fields had very strict guidelines on processing a new hire. 

Paula McElwee July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 DSE, Regulations, Staff No Comments Read more

Getting started on our SPIL

Question: I have a question. For the SPIL, since this is my first one coming up, will I form a committee to write the SPIL then after its done being wrote send to the DSE, CIL, and SILC chair for

Paula McElwee July 13, 2018July 3, 2018 DSE, Regulations, SILC, SPIL No Comments Read more

Understanding Your CIL’s Audited Financial Statements

by John F Heveron, Jr. Principal, Heveron and Company CPAs, Rochester NY Here is a quick overview of audited financial statements and what to look for when reading them. Auditors Cover Letter/Opinion This is addressed to the board and is

Paula McElwee February 16, 2018May 25, 2018 Board, DSE, Finances No Comments Read more

Designated State Entity Assurances

Whether you are with the Designated State Entity or the SILC or a Center that receives Part B money, these new (and not yet implemented) assurances will be of interest to you. One of the most common difficulties reported between

Paula McElwee November 10, 2017October 18, 2017 ACL Guidance, DSE No Comments Read more
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This project is supported by grant numbers 90ILTA0001 and 90ISTA0001 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.

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