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Increasing SUD workforce through enhanced scholarships provided through Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) and the Accredited Training Programs.

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30 ILCS 105/6z-112

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To increase access for SUD treatment across the state by addressing the behavioral health workforce shortage, increasing the number of credentialed substance use counselors entering the workforce in IL.

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Wrap-Around Tuition Reimbursement and Student Support Program The CADC Workforce Expansion program will design and implement an enhanced scholarship and wraparound support plan that includes the following program components and expectations: 1) Tuition Reimbursement The program will provide reimbursement for tuition for the ATP-required CADC curriculum. 2) Internship Stipends The program will provide stipends not to exceed $7500 per student for ATP-required internships. 3) Examination and Certification Fees The program will provide payment for applicable CADC examination and certification fees through the Illinois Certification Board. 4) Laptops and ATP-required textbooks The program will provide reimbursement for 1 laptop per student to be used for the coursework related to the ATP CADC program, and will provide reimbursement for ATP-required textbooks. 5) Transportation Expenses The program will provide reimbursement for transportation expenses, in the form of gas vouchers or bus tokens, for student transportation to and from ATP CADC courses, internships, and certification testing. The program shall design a method for verifying and accounting for the use of transportation reimbursement for applicable CADC courses, internships, or certification testing. 6) Childcare The program will provide reimbursement for childcare expenses for individuals while attending the ATP CADC program and applicable internships. The program shall design a method for verifying and accounting for the use of childcare reimbursement for applicable courses. 7) Graduate Placement Support The program, either directly or through arrangements with ATPs, shall ensure that all CADC graduates receive support with employment placement and career readiness services to ensure successful employment within an Illinois substance use services program licensed by SUPR. 8) Student Support Services The program, either directly or through arrangements with ATP’s, shall ensure that all CADC applicants and students receive support and assistance throughout the process of applying for certification, applying for and completing required education and work experience, applying for and taking the CADC certification exam, during and following certification until the CADC professional is successfully placed into a paid position within an Illinois substance use services program licensed by SUPR. 9) Legal Support Services The program, either directly or by referral and linkage agreements, shall provide assistance for students seeking to resolve criminal history that may prevent their successful entry into the CADC workforce. 10) Other wrap-around supports The program shall provide other supports as needed to remove barriers for students’ successful participation in CADC training programs and shall strive to ensure that all students, applicants, graduates, and CADC professionals are able to successfully achieve certification and employment within Illinois substance use services programs licensed by SUPR. The program shall seek approval from the SUPR grant administrator for any wraparound or student support services or reimbursement that deviates substantially from the areas described in this exhibit. B. Data collection and reporting 1) The program shall provide a monthly report of the number of new CADC applicants to the SUPR grant administrator. 2) The program shall compile an annual report comparing CADC application and successful credential completion year-over-year as compared to the baseline data prior to program implementation. This report shall be provided to SUPR annually. 3) The program shall submit performance documentation to SUPR monthly. 4) The program shall participate in evaluation efforts as directed by SUPR and collect and report data accordingly. C. Credential Promotion 1) The program will develop and implement a program to promote awareness and advertise for the benefits and need for CADC professionals in Illinois. The program will provide public information about the profession, credential, and the CADC workforce expansion (also called CADC Success) program, in order to generate interest and increase the number of new applicants for the credential. 2) The program will design and manage a webpage for the CADC workforce expansion (CADC Success) program. D. Participant Verification 1) The program will design a method for assuring, within reasonable activities, that participants in the program utilize the wraparound support funding for the purposes of obtaining a CADC credential and subsequently obtain employment within an Illinois substance use services program licensed by SUPR, and maintain that employment for 2 years. Methods of assurance shall include, but not be limited to: a) Requiring applicants to sign an affidavit that they will use the funds for the purposes of pursuing and obtaining a CADC credential and finding related employment, and that the participant agrees to work within the substance use field in Illinois for a minimum of 2 years following completion of the program. b) Placing follow-up calls to applicants within one year following credential completion to assess employment status and provide any additional supports for placement into relevant work positions. E. Sub-Award Requirements 1) The program components listed above may be administered to program participants directly through ICB or through subawards with the Accredited Training Programs. If the program components are administered through subawards with the ATP’s the grantee shall provide SUPR with a listing of all subawards, amounts, and budgets. Any subgrantees shall be responsible to carry out the program requirements as outlined in this agreement, including reporting, and the grantee will be responsible to ensure that subgrantees meet all applicable requirements. F. Reporting Requirements 1. Grantee will research and provide baseline data for the number of CADC applicants for years 2018-2022 within the first 45 days following the award. 2. Grantee will provide SUPR staff/ grant administrator with a written initial plan for administering the wraparound tuition reimbursement and student support program components within 3 months following the award. Grantee will receive approval for this plan from SUPR before any potential subawards are established. This plan may subsequently be amended, with the approval of SUPR staff/ grant administrator. 3. Grantee will attend a quarterly meeting with SUPR staff/ grant administrator, and will attend other meetings as requested, which may be more frequent during the initial phases of the project. 4. Grantee will provide SUPR staff/ grant administrator with a written plan for credential promotion within the first 3 months following the award. 5. Grantee will develop and manage a webpage for the program. The webpage shall be implemented within 6 months following the award. 5. Grantee will provide SUPR staff/ grant administrator with a written plan for data collection and reporting within the first 3 months following the award. 6. Grantee will provide SUPR staff/ grant administrator with a written plan for participant verification within 6 months following the award.

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For specific guidance please refer to IDHS/SUPR provider website: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29747 1.Have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) 2.Have an current DUNS number 3.Have a current registration with WWW.SAM.GOV 4.Register and be in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State (does not apply to government entities and schools) 5.Register with the GATA system in the Grantee Portal 6. Be the statewide entity responsible for credentialing Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Illinois and approving Accredited Training Programs.

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Each allotment is available for obligation and expenditure during the fiscal year it was allotted, through the end of that fiscal year for which the State is granting the award. Annual continuation awards will depend on the availability of funds.

Support for project grants funded by the cannabis tax revenue only. Program authorizes funds to be used for planning implementation of projects outlined in the Cannabis Act as developed by IDHS. The proposed program must provide reporting of project outputs and evaluation of proposed impacts. Project includes behavioral health workforce expansion for substance use treatment services, addressing the workforce shortage and statewide need for behavioral health services.

Reporting Requirements: A. Time Period for Required Periodic Financial Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit G, Grantee shall submit financial reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 13.1 and reports must be submitted no later than 30 days after the quarter ends. B. Time Period for Close-out Reports. Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to Paragraph 13.2 and no later than 30 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. C. Time Period for Required Periodic Performance Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit G, Grantee shall submit Performance Reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 14.1 and such reports must be submitted no later than 30 days after the quarter ends. D. Time Period for Close-out Performance Reports. Grantee agrees to submit a Close-out Performance Report, pursuant to Paragraph 14.2 and no later than 30 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination.

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. Audits. Grantee shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules and policies set forth by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. See 30 ILCS 708/65(c); 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90. 1. Consolidated Year-End Financial Reports (CYEFR). All grantees are required to complete and submit a CYEFR through the Grantee Portal. The CYEFR is a required schedule in the Grantee's audit report if the Grantee is required to complete and submit an audit report as set forth herein. a. This Paragraph 15.2 applies to all Grantees, unless exempted pursuant to a federal or state statute or regulation, which is identified in PART TWO or PART THREE. b. The CYEFR must cover the same period as the Audited Financial Statements, if required, and must be submitted in accordance with the audit schedule at 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90. If Audited Financial Statements are not required, however, then the CYEFR must cover the Grantee's fiscal year and must be submitted within 6 months of the Grantee's fiscal year-end. c. CYEFRs must include an in relation to opinion from the auditor of the financial statements included in the CYEFR. d. CYEFRs shall follow a format prescribed by Grantor. 2. Entities That Are Not “For-Profit”. a. This Paragraph applies to Grantees that are not “for-profit” entities. b. Single and Program-Specific Audits. If, during its fiscal year, Grantee expends $750,000 or more in Federal Awards (direct federal and federal pass-through awards combined), Grantee must have a single audit or program-specific audit conducted for that year as required by 2 CFR 200.501 and other applicable sections of Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200. The audit report packet must be completed as described in 2 CFR 200.512 (single audit) or 2 CFR 200.507 (program-specific audit), 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90(h)(1) and the current GATA audit manual and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, as required by 2 CFR 200.512. The results of peer and external quality control reviews, management letters, AU-C 265 communications and the Consolidated Year-End Financial Report(s) must be submitted to the Grantee Portal. The due date of all required submissions set forth in this Paragraph is the earlier of (i) 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or (ii) nine (9) months after the end of the Grantee's audit period. c. Financial Statement Audit. If, during its fiscal year, Grantee expends less than $750,000 in Federal Awards, Grantee is subject to the following audit requirements: (i) If, during its fiscal year, Grantee expends $500,000 or more in Federal and state Awards, singularly or in any combination, from all sources, Grantee must have a financial statement audit conducted in accordance with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Grantee may be subject to additional requirements in PART TWO, PART THREE or Exhibit G based on the Grantee's risk profile. (ii) If, during its fiscal year, Grantee expends less than $500,000 in Federal and state Awards, singularly or in any combination, from all sources, but expends $300,000 or more in Federal and state Awards, singularly or in any combination, from all sources, Grantee must have a financial statement audit conducted in accordance with the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). (iii) If Grantee is a Local Education Agency (as defined in 34 CFR 77.1), Grantee shall have a financial statement audit conducted in accordance with GAGAS, as required by 23 Ill. Admin. Code 100.110, regardless of the dollar amount of expenditures of Federal and state Awards. (iv) If Grantee does not meet the requirements in subsections 15.3(b) and 15.3(c) (i-iii) but is required to have a financial statement audit conducted based on other regulatory requirements, Grantee must submit those audits for review. (v) Grantee must submit its financial statement audit report packet, as set forth in 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90(h)(2) and the current GATA audit manual, to the Grantee Portal within the earlier of (i) 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or (ii) 6 months after the end of the Grantee's audit period. 3. “For-Profit” Entities. a. This Paragraph applies to Grantees that are “for-profit” entities. b. Program-Specific Audit. If, during its fiscal year, Grantee expends $750,000 or more in Federal Awards (direct federal and federal pass-through awards), from all sources, Grantee is required To have a program-specific audit conducted in accordance with 2 CFR 200.507. The auditor must audit Federal programs with Federal Awards expended that, in the aggregate, cover at least 50 percent (0.50) Of total Federal Awards expended. The audit report packet must be completed as described in 2 CFR 200.507 (program-specific audit), 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90 and the current GATA audit manual, and must be submitted to the Grantee Portal. The due date of all required submissions set forth in this Paragraph is the earlier of (i) 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or (ii) nine (9) months after the end of the Grantee's audit period c. Financial Statement Audit. If, during its fiscal year, Grantee expends less than $750,000 in Federal Awards and state Awards, singularly or in any combination, from all sources, Grantee must follow all of the audit requirements in Paragraphs 15.3(c)(i)-(v), above. d. Publicly-Traded Entities. If Grantee is a publicly-traded company, Grantee is not subject to the single audit or program-specific audit requirements, but is required to submit its annual audit conducted in accordance with its regulatory requirements. 4. Performance of Audits. For those organizations required to submit an independent audit report, the audit is to be conducted by a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Public Accounting Firm licensed in the state of Illinois or in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Illinois Public Accounting Act (225 ILCS 450/5.2). For all audits required to be performed subject to Generally Accepted Government Auditing standards or Generally Accepted Auditing standards, Grantee shall request and maintain on file a copy of the auditor's most recent peer review report and acceptance letter. Grantee shall follow procedures prescribed by Grantor for the preparation and submission of audit reports and any related documents. 5. Delinquent Reports. Grantee should refer to the State of Illinois Grantee Compliance Enforcement System for the policy and consequences for late reporting. 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.80

Grantee shall maintain for three (3) years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report, adequate books, all financial records and, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to this Award, adequate to comply with 2 CFR 200.334, unless a different retention period is specified in 2 CFR 200.334 or 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.430(a) and (b). If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the retention period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit exceptions involving the records have been resolved and final action taken.

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Increase the number of certified alcohol and drug counselors practicing in Illinois.

2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements 30 ILCS 500 Illinois Procurement Code Sec. 1-10. Application

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Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery 600 East Ash Street, Building 500, Third Floor Springfield, IL 62703

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CRSS Success

CRSS Success

FY 2023 : $1,000,000
FY 2024 : $3,000,000
FY 2025 : $4,500,000