HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibitCONTRACT NO.
BETWEEN THE CHILDREN'S TRUST
AND [AGENCY NAME[
FOR [INSERT APPROPRIATE INITIATIVE]
Agency address:
Agency federal identification number
Vendor Identification number:
Effective term:
through
Funding amount shall not exceed:
Required match amount (if applicable)::
Board resolution number:
THIS CONTRACT is between The Children's Trust, whose address is 3150 SW 3,d Avenue, 81h Floor,
Miami, FL 33129, and [Agency Name], hereafter referred to as "Provider," whose address is listed
above.
In consideration of the mutual covenants herein, The Children's Trust and Provider (sometimes
hereafter referred to as "Patties") agree as follows:
This Contract is subject to funding availability and Provider's performance.
A. TERMS OF RENEWAL, if applicable
in the sole discretion of The Children's Trust, this Contract may be renewed with Provider's
authorization. Contract renewals will be contingent on board approval and in accordance with
applicable solicitation documents for services provided. Such renewal may not exceed five (5j
terms. The Children's Trust will consider, but is not limited to, the fotowing:
1. Provider meeting the performance requirements specified in this Contract.
2. Continued demonstrated and documented need for the services funded.
3. Satisfactory program performance. fiscal performance. and Provider's compliance as
determined by The Children's Trust in its sole discretion.
4, Availability of funds,
B. SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Provider agrees to render services in accordance with Attachment A: Scope of Services
(hereafter "Services"), to this Contract. Provider shall implement the Services in a manner
deemed satisfactory to The Children's Trust. Any modification to the Services shall not be
effective until approved, in writing, by The Children's Trust and Provider.
2, The Services activities and performance measures. as well as complete and accurate data
and programming information, will be used in the evaluation of Provider's overall
performance.
3. Provider agrees that all funding provided by The Children's Trust, pursuant to this Contract,
will be used exclusively for Services in and for the benefit of Miami -Dade County residents.
C. TOTAL FUNDING
Subject to the availability of funds, the maximum amount payable for Services rendered under this
Contract shall not exceed the amount stated above. Provider agrees that should available
funding to The Children's Trust be reduced, the amount payable under this Contract will be
pr000rtion_gtely reduced at the sole option of The Children's Trust with a proportional reduction in
services. Provider agrees to adhere to Attachment B: Budget, Invoices, Method of Payment and
Other Fiscal Requirements. of this Contract.
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D. FISCAL MANAGEMENT
1. Double Billing and Payments
Provider costs or earnings claimed under this Contract may not also be claimed under any
other contract or grant from The Children's Trust or, unless such claim is denied by The Children's
Trust, from any other agency. Any claim for double payment by Provider shall be a material
breach of this Contract.
2. No Supplanting of Existing Public Funds
The Children's Trust funding may not de used as a substitute for existing resources or for
resources that would otherwise be available for children's services, or to replace funding
previously provided by. and currently available from, local and state funding sources for the
some purpose. A violation of this section is a material breach of this Contract.
3. Capital Equipment
Capital equipment is included in the definition of "property" under Florida Statutes, Chapter
274, and Florida Administrative Code, Section 691-73.002, and is defined as individual items with
a value of $1,000.00 or greater which hove a life expectancy of more than one (1) year.
All capital equipment acquired by Provider valued at less than $10,000.00 and reimbursed by
The Children's Trust shall be capitalized by the Provider, and Provider shall retain all rights and
possession of equipment unless this Contract is subject to termination or early cancellation.
Should this Contract be terminated or not renewed, The Children's Trust may acquire rights
and possession of all reimbursed capital equipment that is not fully depreciated.
All capitol equipment acquired by Provider valued as equal to or greater than $10,000.00 and
reimbursed by The Children's Trust shall be capitalized by The Children's Trust. and The
Children's Trust shall retain all rights to that equipment until the item is fully depreciated. Should
this Contract be subject to termination or early cancellation. The Children's Trust may acquire
possession of all reimbursed capital equipment that is not fully depreciated.
Any or all such qualifying capital equipment shall be returned to The Children's Trust or its
designee(s) upon request. Provider is to maintain proof of Property Coverage in accordance
with the insurance requirements prescribed in Section K: insurance Requirements of this
Contract.
4. Assignments and Subcontracts
Provider shall not assign this Contract to another party. Provider shall not subcontract any
Services under this Contract without prior written approval of The Children's Trust.
At the time that a subcontractor agreement is entered into and Services are rendered,
Provider and subcontractor must be qualified to conduct business in the state of Florida.
In any subcontract. Provider shall incorporate language from this Contract into each
subcontract and shall require each subcontractor providing Services to be governed by the
terms and conditions of this Contract. Provider shall submit to The Children's Trust a copy of
each subcontract to this Contract within 30 (thirty) calendar days of its execution. All
subcontracts with Provider must be executed or authorized to provide services orior to being,
reimbursed for services rendered. wig,.i. 30 tthirt„a colon a♦ion el t
Ail subcontractors are subject to monitoring by Provider and/or The Children's Trust. in the same
manner os Provider under the terms of this Contract. Provider acknowledges and agrees that
The Children's Trust and any subcontractor to this Contract have authority to communicate
and exchange information about the Contract, the program and/or fiscal issues. Provider
waives any and all claims, demands, and/or legal action based upon any such
communications.
Provider shall be responsible for all Services performed and all expenses incurred under this
Contract, including Services provided and expenses incurred by any and all subcontractors.
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Provider, not The Children's Trust, shall be solely liable to any subcontractor and for all expenses
or liabilities incurred under any subcontract. To the extent permitted by theesovereian immunity
provisions of Florida Statutes. section 768.28, Provider shall hold harmless and defend, at
Provider's expense, The Children's Trust against any claims, demands or actions related to any
subcontract.
All payments to any contracted subcontractor shall be paid directly by Provider to the
subcontractor. The Children's Trust shall not provide funds to any subcontractor unless
specifically agreed to in writing by The Children's Trust with notification to the Provider. In such
instances, The Children's Trust reserves the right to require verification from Provider and/or
subcontractor of payment due far satisfactory work performed by the subcontractor.
5. Religious Purposes
Provider and/or its faith -based community partner shall not use any funds provided under this
Contract to support any inherently religious activities, including, but not limited to, any religious
instruction, worship, proselytizafon, publicity or marketing materials. Any such use by Provider
shall be a material breach of this Contract.
6. Lobbying
Provider shall not use any funds provided under this Contract or any other funds provided by
The Children's Trust for lobbying any federal, state or local government or legislators. Any such
use by Provider shall be a material breach of this Contract.
7. Adverse Action or Proceeding
Provider shall not use any funds under this Contract. or any other funds provided by The
Children's Trust, for any legal fees, or for any action or proceeding against The Children's Trust,
its agents. employees or officials. Any such use by Provider shall be a material breach of this
Contract.
8. Compliance
Provider agrees to maintain and ensure its compliance, as applicable, with federal, state,
county and local laws. This includes, but is not limited to, adherence to IRS rules and regulations
requiring timely filing of tax documents to maintain tax-exempt status and payment of payroll
taxes, as applicable, throughout the term of the Contract and any such renewals thereof.
Provider further agrees to maintain a current listing of its agency, program(s) and site(s) in the
HELPPaaes resource directory available online and used by 211, Miami -Dade County's health
and human services information and referral helpline, managed by Jewish Community
Services of South Florida, Inc.
E. INDEMNIFICATION BY PROVIDER
1. Government Entity
Subject to the limitations of section 768,28, Florida Statutes, Provider shall indemnify and hold
harmless The Children's Trust and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from any
and all liability, losses or damages, including attorney fees and costs of defense, which its
officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits,
causes of actions. or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to, or resulting
from, the performance of this Contract by Provider or its employees, agents, servants, partners,
principals or subcontractors, Additionally, Provider shall pay all claims and losses in connection
therewith and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in
the name of The Children's Trust where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall
pay all costs. judgments and reasonable attorney fees which may issue thereon. subject to the
limitations of section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
2. All Other Providers
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Provider shall indemnify defend and hold harmless The Children's Trust and its officers,
employees, agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including
reasonable attorney fees and costs of defense, which The Children's Trust or its officers,
employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes
of action or proceedings of any kind or nature resulting from the performance of this Contract
by Provider or its employees, agents, servants, partners, principals or subcontractors, except
motters arising from The Children's Trust's negligence. willful or wanton acts or omissions.
To the extent arising from a liability that is covered bythe foregoing indemnification. Provider
shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all
claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of The Children's Trust where
applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments and
reasonable attorney fees which may issue thereon. Provider agrees that any insurance
protection required by this Contract or otherwise provided by Provider shall in no way limit the
responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend, The Ch"iidren's Trust or its
officers, employees and agents.
The provisions of this section on indemnification shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Contract.
F. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO DEVELOPED MATERIALS
Where activities supported by this Contract produce original software designs or methods or
techniques, writing, data, sound recordings, pictorial reproductions, drawings or other graphic
representations and works of similar nature (hereinafter "developed materials"), legal title and
every right, interest, claim or demand of any kind in and to any copyright, trademark or patent, or
application for the same, in such developed materials will vest in Provider. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Provider agrees to grant The Children's Trust a perpetual license, at no cost to The
Children's Trust, to reasonably use, duplicate and/or disclose such developed materials, in whole
or in part, to others acting on behalf of The Children's Trust, and other providers funded by The
Children's Trust, provided that such use, duplication, or disclosure does not compromise the validity
of any developed materials or any copyright, trademark or patent rights thereto. Such license sr m
not extend to scientific publications. In the evens of an dispute, both parties agree to using
meditation for a final resolution.
G. PUBLIC RECORDS
For purposes of this section, the term "public records" shall mean all documents, papers, letters,
maps, books, tapes, photographs, films and video recordings, sound recordings, data processing
software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics or means of
transmission, made or received, pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction
of The Children's Trust official business.
This Contract is subject to the provisions, limitations and exceptions of Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes, regarding public records.
Pursuant to section 1 19.0701, Florida Statutes, Provider and The Trust shall:
1. Keep and maintain public records required by The Children's Trust to perform the
services under this Contract.
2. Upon request from The Children's Trust's custodian of public records, provide The
Children's Trust with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be
inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the
cost provided in Chapter 1 19. Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law.
3. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for
the duration of the Contract term and following completion of the Contract if the
Provider does not transfer the records to The Children's Trust.
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4. Upon completion of the Contract, transfer, at no cost, to The Children's Trust oil
public records in possession of Provider or keep and maintain public records
required by The Children's Trust to perform the service. If Provider transfers all public
records to The Children's Trust upon completion of the contract, Provider shall
destroy ony duplicote public records that ore exempt or confidential and exempt
from public records disclosure requirements subject to Chapter 19, Fionda
Statutes. If Provider keeps and rnaintoins public records upon completion of the
contract, Provider shall meet all opplicabie requirements for retaining public
records. All records stored electronically must be provided to The Children's Trust,
upon request from The Children's Trust's custodian of public records, in a format
that is compatible with The Children's Trust's information technology systems.
IF THE PROVIDER HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF
CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE PROVIDER'S DUTY TO PROVIDE
PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT 305.571.5700 EXT. 292,
MORIEL.JEANTY@THECHILDRENSTRUST.ORG, 3150 SW 3RD AVENUE, 8TH
FLOOR, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33129.
In the event Provider does not comply with the public records disclosure requirements set forth in
section 119.0701, Florida Statutes, and Section G of this Contract, The Children's Trust shall avail
itself of the remedies set forth in Sections I: Breach of Contract and Remedies and J: Termination
By Either Party of this Contract. Additionally, a Provider who fails to provide the public records as
required by law within a reasonable amount of time may be subject to penalties under section
119.10, Florida Statutes.
H. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSING FEES AND CASTS
Provider is responsible for payment of required licensing fees if Intellectual Properly owned by other
parties is incorporated by Provider into the Services required under this Contract. Such licensing
should be in the exclusive name of Provider. Payment for any licensing fees or costs arising from
the use of others' Intellectual Property shall be at the sole expense of Provider.
I. BREACH OF CONTRACT AND REMEDIES
1. Breach
A material breach by Provider shall hove occurred under this Contract if Provider, through
action or omission, causes any of the following;
a. Fails to comply with Background Screening, as required under this Contract.
b. Foils to provide the Services outlined in the Scope of Services, Attachment A, within the
effective term of this Contract.
c. Fails to correct an imminent safety concern or take acceptable corrective action.
O. Ineffectively or improperly uses The Children's Trust's funds allocated under this
Contract.
e. Does not furnish and maintain the certificates of insurance required by this Contract or
as determined by The Children's Trust.
f. Does not meet or satisfy the conditions of award required by this Contract.
g. Fails to submit, or submits incorrect or incomplete, proof of expenditures to support
Services & Activities Management System (SAMIS) disbursement requests or advance
funding disbursements: or, fails to submit. or submits incomplete or incorrect, detailed
reports of requests for payment. expenditures or final expenditure reports, including.
but not limited to, budgets, invoices and amendments in SAMIS.
h. Does not submit, or submits incomplete or incorrect, required reports pursuant to the
Scope of Services, Attachment A, in this Contract.
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Commented L]FMR1.]: Previolsly called ; Ownerships
and Licensing of Intellectual Property"
i. Refuses to allow The Children's Trust access to records or refuses to allow The Children's
Trust to monitor, evaluate and review Provider's program. including required client
data.
j. Fails to comply with child abuse and incident reporting requirements.
k. Attempts to meet its obligations under this Contract through fraud, misrepresentation
or material misstatement.
I. Fails to correct deficiencies found during a site visit/observation, evaluation or review
within a specified reasonable time.
m. Fails to meet the terms and conditions of any obligation or repayment schedule to The
Children's Trust or any of its agencies.
n. Fails to maintain the confidentiality of client files, pursuant to Florida and federal laws.
o. Fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner any and all of its obligations, covenants and
stipulations in this Contract.
p. Fails to submit an Annual Financial Statement Audit and a Program -Specific Audit, as
applicoble, in accordance with Section 0: Records, Reports, AudHs and Monitoring
and Attachment D: Program -Specific Audit Requirements of this Contract.
q. Fails to submit an Audit Engagement Letter for either the Annual Financial Statement
Audit or the Program -Specific Audit within thirty (30) calendar days after Provider's fiscal
year end.
r. Fails to notify The Children's Trust within thirty (30) calendar days of nonpayment of
payroll or other required taxes imposed by the federal government. state of Florida
Miami -Dade County or other authorized taxing entity.
Waiver of breach of any provisions of this Contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of
any other breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this
Contract.
2, Remedies
If Provider fails to cure any breach within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving written
notice from The Children's Trust identifying the breach, The Children's Trust may pursue any
or all of the following remedies:
a. The Children's Trust may, at its sole discretion, enter into a written Performance
Improvement Plan (PIP), Attachment F. if applicable, with Provider to cure any breach
of this Contract as may be permissible under state or federal law. Any such remedial
plan shall be an addition to this Contract and shall not affect or render void or voidable
any other provision contained in this Contract, costs, or any judgments entered by a
court of appropriate jurisdiction.
b. The Children's Trust may suspend payment in whole or in part under this Contract by
providing written notice of suspension to Provider and specifying its effective dote. at
least five (5) business days before the effective date of suspension. On the effective
date of suspension Provider may (but shall not be obligated to) continue fa perform
the Services in this Contract, but Provider shall promptly cease using The Children's Trust
logo and any other reference to The Children's Trust in connection with such Services.
All payments to Provider as of the date of suspension shall cease, except that The
Children's Trust shall continue to review and pay verifiable requests for payment for
Services that were performed and/or for deliverables that were substantially
completed, at the sole discretion of The Children's Trust, prior to the effective dote of
such suspension. The Children's Trust may also suspend any payments in whole or in pori
under any other contracts entered into between The Children's Trust and Provider by
providing separate written notice to Provider of each such suspension and specifying
the effective date of suspension, which must be at least five (5) business days before
the effective date of such suspension. In this event, The Children's Trust shall continue
to review and pay verifiable requests for payment as provided for In such other
contracts for services that were performed and/or for deliverables that were
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substantially completed, at the sole discretion of The Children's Trust, prior to the
effective date of such suspension. Provider shall be responsible for all direct and indirect
costs associated with such suspension, including reasonable attorney fees.
c. The Children's Trust may terminate this Contract by giving written notice to Provider of
such termination and specifying the date of termination at least five (5) business days
before the effective date of termination. In the event of such termination, The
Children's Trust may: (a) request Provider to deliver to The Children's Trust dear and
legible copies of all finished or unfinished documents, studies, surveys and reports
prepared and secured by Provider with Trust funds under this Contract, subject to the
rights of Provider as provided for in Sections F: intellectual Propertv'✓opyrights and Rights
to Developed Data -Materials and H;Ownershipng-et-Intellectual Property
Licensing Fees and Costs; (b) seek reimbursement of any Trust funds which hove been
improperly paid to Provider under this Contract; (c) terminate further payment of Trust
funds to Provider under this Contract, except that The Children's Trust shall continue to
review and pay verifiable requests for payment for Services that were performed
and/or deliverables that were substantially completed, at the sole discretion of The
Children's Trust, prior to the effective date of such termination; and/or (d) terminate or
cancel, without cause. any other contracts entered into between The Children's Trust
and Provider by providing separate written notice to Provider of each such termination
and specifying the effective date of termination, which must be at least five (5) business
days before the effective date of such termination, in which event The Children's Trust
shall continue to review and pay verifiable requests for payment as provided for in such
other contracts for services that were performed and/or for deliverables that were
substantially completed, at the sole discretion of The Children's Trust prior to the
effective date of such termination. Provider shall be responsible for all direct and
indirect costs associated with such termination, including reasonable attorney fees.
d. The Children's Trust may seek enforcement of this Contract, including, but not limited
to, filing an action with a court of appropriate jurisdiction. Provider shall be responsible
for all direct and indirect costs associated with such enforcement, including reasonable
attorney fees. costs and any judgments entered by a court of appropriate jurisdiction,
including all direct and indirect costs and reasonable attorney tees through conclusion
of all appellate proceedings, and including any final settlement or judgment.
e. The provisions of Section H: Ownership and -Licensing -of -Intellectual Property Licensing
Fees and Costs shall survive the expiration or termination of this Contract.
J. TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT Ir Commented (]FMR2]: 2nd sentence Is newly added
The Parties agree that this Contract may be terminated by either party by written notice to the
other party of intent to terminate at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of
such termination. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Contract, in the event The Children's
Trust determines that Provider engaged in fraud, misrepresentation or material misstatement, or
that it is in the best Interest of The Children's Trust to terminate this Contract, The Children's Trust
may do so by giving written notice to Provider of such termination and specifying the effective
date thereof at least twenty-four (24) hours before the effective date of termination.
K _INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS,
K. All Providers, Execot State Agencies or Subdivisions
Prior to, or on the date commencing the effective term of this Contract, Provider's insurance
agent(s) shall provide to The Children's Trust the following, as applicable:
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1) certificates of insurance naming The Children's Trust as an additional insured and the certificate
holder an all applicable policies; and all applicable policies shall be maintained in full force and
effect for the entire term of this Contract; or
2) A letter of self-insurance indicating coverage applicable to a Florida municipal corporation
required under this section or as determined by The Children's Trust. except as required by Florida
law for government entities.
Failure by Provider to comply with Section K shall be a maferiol breach of this Contract. The
Children's Trust will not disburse any funds under this Contract until all required certificates of
insurance or letter(s) of self-insurance have been provided to and have been approved by The
Children's Trust.
Provider will carry insurance policies in the amounts and with the requirements Indicated below:
1. Workers' compensation insurance covering all employees, nonincorporated independent
contractors or consultants, and incorporated independent contractors or consultants that
do not have workers' compensation coverage or a valid state of Florida exemption on file
with the Department of Labor, as required by Florida Statutes, Chapter 440. In the event
that the Provider is no longer exempt from obtaining workers' compensation insurance, the
Provider must notify The Children's Trust and provide the necessary certificate of insurance
upon the termination of the exemption. The employer's liability portion will be a minimum
of$500,000.004500,000.00/5500,000.00.
2. Comprehensive general liability insurance, to include sexual molestation or as o separate
policy in an amount not less than $500,000.00 combined single limit per occurrence and
$1,000,000.00 aggregate in a policy year. _The Children's Trust must be designated and
shown as an additional insured and the certificate holder with respects to this coverage.
The general liability policy must contain coverage for the following:
a. Bodily injury
b. Property damage
c. No exclusions for abuse, molestation or corporal punishment
d. No endorsement for premises, only operations
3. Automobile liability coverage for all owned and/or leased vehicles of Provider, and
nonowned coverage for its employees and/or subcontractors and transportation
companies transporting program participants. The amount of coverage is $1,000,000.00
combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. The
Children's Trust must be designated and shown as an additional insured and the certificate
holder with respectto this coverage. Coverage can be purchased as nonowned without
hired auto coverage when the cost is prohibitive for hired automobile coverage, such as
the case with the Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association; but rental cars cannot
be used in the course of Provider's regular operations. Rental cars may be used for travel
to attend conferences outside the tricounty area. Transportation companies used by the
Provider for the funded program must list The Children's Trust as a certificate holder and as
an additional insured.
4. Automobile liability coverage for all owned and/or leased vehicles of Provider, and
nonowned coverage for its employees and/or subcontractors not transporting progrorn
participants. The minimum amount of coverage is $300000.00 combined single limit per
occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. The Children's Trust must be designated
and shown as an "Additional Insured as Its Interests May Appear" with respect to this
coverage. Coverage can be purchased as nonowned without hired auto coverage
when the cost is prohibitive for hired automobile coverage, such as the case with the
Florida Automobile Joint Underwriting Association; but rental cars cannot be used in the
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course of Provider's regular operations. Rental cars may be used for travel to attend
conferences outside the tri county area.
5. If applicable, special events coverage, as determined by The Children's Trust. The liability
coverage will be the some as the coverage and limits required for comprehensive general
liability, and The Children's Trust must be designated and shown as "Additional Insured as
Its Interests May Appear.'" Special events policies are for shortterm functions and not meant
to replace annual liability policies. The coverage is for the day or days of the event and
must provide coverage the day prior and the day following the event.
6. If applicable, professionai liability insurance, as determined by The Children's Trust, with
coverage amounts determined by The Children's Trust, but not less than $250,000.00 per
claim and in the aggregate. Defense costs may be inside the limits of liability and the policy
can be written on claims made form. The Children's Trust is not required to be named as
on Additional Insured, Professional liability insurance is generally required when the Scope
of Services uses professional services that require certification or license(s) to provide direct
services to program participants.
7_Proof of property coverage is required for all capital equipment greater than or equal to
$10,000.00, and when Provider has capital equipment owned by The Children's Trust and
said capital equipment is under the care, custody and control of Provider. The Children's
Trust must be shown on the evidence of property coverage cis a Loss Payee. Property
coverage shall survive the expiration or termination of this Contract until such time the
ownership of the capital equipment is transferred to Provider, or such capital equipment is
returned to The Children's Trust.
8.SuCh COveracles may oe attaraed via amrnercia+ insurance, sett -insurance. •a Captive or
some ccmhrnction tnereot.
Insurance Requirements for State Agencies and Subdivisjoil;
,Provider agrees tQ maintain the appropriate insurance coverages with provisions, limitations clod ( Formatted: Font Not Hold
exceptions as provided under section 768.28. Florida Statutes as may be amended,
Certificate Holder
Certificate holder must read:
The Children's Trust
3150 SW 3rd Avenue, 8th Floor
Miami, FL 33129
Classification and Rating
If the coverage wilt be provided via commercial insurance, gAll required policies listed above shall
be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the state of Florida, with the
following qualifications:
1. The company must be rated no less than "B" as to management, and no less than "Class
V" as the financial strength, by the latest edition of Best's insurance Guide, published by
A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent, subject to the reasonable
approval of The Children's Trust.
2.
Provider and or Provider's insurance agent, as applicable, shall notify The Children's Trust,
in writing, of any material changes in insurance coverage. including, but not limited, to any
renewals of existing insurance policies, not later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the
effective date of making any material changes to the insurance coverage except for 10
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(ten) calendar days for lack of payment changes. Provider shall be responsible for ensuring
that all applicable insurances are maintained and submitted to The Children's Trust for the
duration of this Contract.
3. In the event of any change in Provider's Scope of Services, Attachment A, The Children's
Trust may increase, waive or modify, in writing, any of the foregoing insurance
requirements. Any request by a Provider to decrease, waive or modify any of the foregoing
insurance requirements must be approved, in writing, by The Children's Trust prior to any
such decrease, waiver or modification,
4. In the event that an insurance policy is canceled, lapses or expires during the effective
period of this Contract, The Children's Trust shall withhold all payments to Provider until a
new certificate of insurance, as required under this Contract, is submitted and approved
by The Children's Trust, The new insurance policy sholl cover the time period commencing
from the date of cancellation of the prior insurance policy. Provider shall submit the
required certificate of insurance within thirty (30) calendar days of cancellation, lapse or
expiration. Failure to provide said certificate of insurance will be considered a material
breach of the Contract, which may result in The Children's Trust waiving payment or
terminating the Contract.
5. The Children's Trust may require Provider to furnish additional and different insurance
coverage, or both, as may be required from time to lime under applicable federal or state
laws or The Children's Trust's requirements. Provision of insurance by Provider, in no instance,
shall be deemed to be a release, limitation, or waiver of any claim, cause of action or
assessment that The Children's Trust may have against Provider for any liability of any nature
related to performance under this Contract or otherwise.
All insurance required hereunder may be maintained by Provider pursuant to a master or blanket
policy or policies of insurance,
1, PROOF OF TAX STATUS
Provider is required to keep on file the following documentation tor review by The Children's Trust:
1. An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax status determination letter, if applicable.
2. The two (2) most recent IRS form 990 or applicable tax return filing within six (6) months of
the end of Provider's fiscal year or other appropriate filing period permitted by law.
3. IRS form 941: employer's quarterly federal tax return. It required by The Children's Trust.
Provider agrees to submit form 941 within the timetrame established by IRS Puleiicotion 15
th and it applicable. all state and federal
unemployment tax filings. If form 941 and unemployment tax filings reflect a tax liability,
then proof of payment must be submitted within sixty (60) calendar days after the quarter
ends.
M. NOTICES
Written notices pursuant to this Contract shall be sent to the addressee via electronic mail or postal
mail for each party appearing on the first page of this Contract. Notices to The Children's Trust
shall be marked to the attention of its president/CEO. Notices to Provider shatfb marked to the
the personnel authorized bv Provider through the electronic system identified bv The Trust. It is
each party's responsibility to advise the other party in writing of any changes in responsible
personnel for accepting notices under this Contract, mating address, and/or telephone number,
N. AUTONOMY
The Parties agree that this Contract recognizes the autonomy of, and stipulates or implies no
affiliation between, the contracting Parties. Provider is only a recipient of funding support and is
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not an employee, agent or instrumentality of The Children's Trust, and Provider's agents and
employees are not agents or employees of The Children's Trust,
O. RECORDS, REPORTS, AUDITS AND MONITORING
The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Contract, consistent
with Florida law.
1. Accounting Records
Provider shall keep accounting records that conform to generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP). All such records will be retained by Provider for not less than five (5) years
beyond the last dote that all applicable terms of this Contract have been complied with,
final payment has been received and appropriate audits have been submitted to and
accepted by The Children's Trust. however, if any audit, claim, litigation, negotiation or
other action involving this Contract or modification hereto has commenced before the
expiration of the retention period. then the records shall be retained until completion of
the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular
retention period, whichever is later.
2. Financial Statement Audit
Within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the close of its fiscal year, Provider's
independent certified public accounting firm (CPA) must electronically submit to The
Children's Trust all the following documents, which together comprise an Annual Financial
Statement Audit conducted in accordance with GAAP and standards contained in
Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States
(The Yellow Book), The required items are:
a. An annual financial statement audit, performed by a CPA firm that is licensed
and registered to conduct business with the Florida Department of Business and
Professional Regulation.
b. An Annual Financial Statement Audit conducted in accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States of America, and the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing
Standards.
c. Written communication encompassing the requirements of AU-C section 265,
"Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit."
d. Written communication encompassing the requirements of AU-C section 260,
"The Auditor's Communication With Those Charged With Governance."
e. A Single Audit conducted in accordance with OMB ,niforrr. Adm:nisrrarive
v.eQGrernen '. Cos* Prir c:pie'S . ror Feaeral AwaraS' Or
the Florida Single Audit Act, Florida Statutes 215.97, if applicable.
f, A management letter; if no management letter is prepared by Provider's CPA
firm, then the CPA firm must expressly confirm, In writing, that no management
letter was issued.
If Provider's Annual Financial Statement Audit is prepared by the Florida Auditor General, then the
due date for submitting the annual financial statement audit, as defined, is two hundred seventy
(270(calendar days after the close of Provider's fiscal year.
Electronic filing of the annual financial statement audit, as defined, must be sent by the Provider's
CPA firm via the online electronic filing system.
If Provider is required to hove a Single Audit, it agrees to hove its CPA firm submit the schedule of
expenditures pertaining to awards. summary schedule of prior audit findings. applicable auditor's
reports and the corrective action plan, if applicable.
3. Program -Specific Audit
Within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days of the close of its fiscal year, Provider is required to
have its CPA firm electronically submit, either via email ar through another online system identified
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by The Trust, a Program -Specific Audit related to the Controctto the Children's Trust , in addition to
the Annual Financial Statement Audit. The Program -Specific Audit shall be performed by an
independent CPA firm that: is licensed and registered to conduct business with the Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation: has performed audits under Government
Auditing Standards; and is either a member of the AICPA or FICPA peer review program to include
government engagement reviews. This Program -Specific Audit must encompass an audit of The
Children's Trust's Contracts] as specified in Attachment D: Program -Specific Audit Requirements.
4. Audit Extensions
Audit extensions may be granted by The Children's Trust upon receipt, in writing, of such request
with appropriate justification by Provider and for a period of time not to exceed sixty (60) calendar
days after the initial due date. A copy of the engagement letter, along with the anticipated audit
completion date and any concerns from Provider's CPA firm related to the audit must accompany
the request. Approved audit extension requests allow for the continuation of payment until such
time that the extension expires.
in the event that either the Annual Financial Statement Audit or the Program -Specific Audit is not
received in a timely manner and in accordance with the previously stated due dotes and on audit
extension has not been approved, then The Children's Trust shall withhold all payments to Provider
until the documents are received and determined to be acceptable by The Children's Trust.
5. Engagement Letters
Audit engagement letters are due to The Children's Trust thirty (30) calendar days atter the end of
Provider's fiscal year. Provider agrees to submit on audit engagement letter electronically to
engagementlette[s@thechildrenstrust,org. Failure to submit an audit engagement letter may result
in a breach of Contract, or other remedy, as deemed appropriate by The Children's Trust.
6. List of Approved Certified Public Accounting Firms
To receive reimbursement for the preparation of the Program -Specific Audit, as defined. Provider
must choose from a list of approved CPA firms, which ore posted on The Children's Trust's website.
Inclusion in this pre -approved CPA vendor pool requires a CPA firm to meet three (3) criteria, which
ore enumerated in Attachment 6: Budget, Invoices, Method of Payment and Other Fiscal
Requirements.
7. Access to Records
Provider shall permit access to all records, including subcontractor records, as per the Supporting
Documentation Requirements in Attachment B: Budget, Invoices, Method of Payment and Other
Fiscal Requirements, which relate to this Contract at its place of business during regular business
hours at a date and time mutually agreed upon by Provider and The Children's Trust. Provider
agrees to deliver such assistance as may be necessary to facilitate a review or audit by The
Children's Trust to ensure compliance with applicable accounting, financial and programmatic
standards. This would include access by The Children's Trust, or its designee, to Provider's
independent auditor's work papers for complying with federal, state and local requirements. The
Children's Trust reserves the right to require Provider to submit to an audit by an auditor of The
Children's Trust's choosing and at The Children's Trust's expense.
8. Program Metrics:
Provider agrees to permit The Children's Trust personnel or contracted agents to perform random
scheduled and/or unscheduled site visits. reviews and evaluations of the program which is the
subject of this Contract, including any subcontracts under this Contract, Provider shall permit The
Children's Trust or contracted agents to conduct site visits, client interviews. client assessment
surveys. fiscal/administrative review and other assessments deemed reasonably necessary al the
sole discretion of The Children's Trust. Program Metrics reports, which provides real time data can
be accessed through Trust Central. Compliance findings will be discussed with Provider and, in
accordance with specifications provided by The Children's Trust, Provider will remedy all
deficiencies cited in the report from Trust Central,
9. Client Records
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The Children's Trust expects all required information, as provided in Attachment C: Programmatic
Data and Reporting Requirements, to be entered directly in the electronic data reporting system.
If the provider chooses to maintain physical records for participants, provider agrees to comply
with all applicable state and federal laws on privacy and confidentiality.
10. internal Documentation/Records Retention
Provider agrees to maintain and, upon request by The Children's Trust, provide for inspection by
The Children's Trust during regular business hours the following, as may be applicable and subject
to applicable confidentiality requirements: (1) personnel files of employees, which include hiring
records, background screening affidavits, job descriptions, verification of education and
evaluation procedures; (2) authorized time sheets, records and attendance sheets 10 document
the staff time billed to provide Services pursuant to this Contract; (3) daily activity logs and monthly
calendars of the provision of Services pursuant to this Contract; (4) training modules; (5) pre- and
postsession questionnaires; (6) all participant attendance records; (7) participant consent and
information release forms; (8) agency policies and procedures; and (9) such other information
related to Services provision as described in Attachment A: Scope of Services and as required by
this Contract. In addition to any requirements for retaining records pursuant to Section G, Pot)4C
Records. Provider shall retain all records for not less than five (5) years beyond the last date that all
applicable terms of this Contract have been complied with and final payment has been received,
and appropriate audits have been submitted to and accepted by The Children's Trust and/or
other appropriate agency.
11. Confidentiality
Provider and The Children's Trust understand that during the course of performing the Services
hereunder. each party may hove access to certain confidential and proprietary information and
materials of the other party in order to further performance of the Services. The Parties shall protect
confidential information, comply with applicable federal and state laws on confidentiality, and
engage in measures to prevent unauthorized use, dissemination or publication of confidential
information regardless of the source of such information. Any information determined to be
confidential must be clearly marked as such. The Parties shall not disclose confidential informolion
to any third party (except that such information may be disclosed to such party's attorneys), or to
any employee of such party who does not have a need to know such information, which need is
related to performance of a responsibility hereunder. However, this Contract imposes no
obligation upon the Parties with respect to confidential information which: (a) was lawfully known
to the receiving party before receipt from the other; (b) is or becomes a matter of public
knowledge through no fault of the receiving party; (c) is rightfully received by the receiving party
from a third party without restriction on disclosure; (d) is independently developed by or for that
party; (e) is disclosed under operation of low; (f) is disclosed by the receiving party with the other
party's prior written approval; or (g) is subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes or is otherwise
required to be disclosed by law, In any event, Provider shall be responsible for defending its claim
that any information submitted to The Children's Trust is confidential, trade secret, or otherwise
exempt from inspection and copying under Florida's Public Records Law, including, but not limited
fo, defending or indemnifying The Children's Trust in the event that a claim or case is brought
against The Children's Trust, Provider shall specifically require all subcontractors to comply with this
paragraph. The confidentiality provision of this Contract shall remain in full force and effect after
the termination of this Contract.
12. Data Security Obligation
Data Security Definitions are defined and specified in Attachment G: Data Security Definitions
attached to this Contract.
A. Standard of Care
1. Provider acknowledges and agrees that, in the course of its Contract with The
Children's Trust, Provider may, directly or indirectly, receive or have access to Highly
Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information. Provider shall comply with the
terms and conditions set forth in this Contract in its collection, receipt. transmission,
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storage, disposal, use and disclosure of such Highly Sensitive Personal Information or
Personal Information, and shall be responsible for the unauthorized collection, receipt,
transmission, access, storage, disposal, use and disclosure of Highly Sensitive Personal
Information or Personal Information under its control or in its possession. Furthermore,
Provider shall be responsible for the actions and omissions of all Authorized Persons that
are not Authorized Employees concerning the treatment of such Highly Sensitive
Personal Information or Personal Information as if they were Provider's own actions and
omissions.
2. Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information is deemed to be property
of The Children's Trust and is not property of Provider.
3. In recognition of the foregoing. Provider agrees and covenants that it shall:
a. Keep and maintain all such Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal
Information strictly confidential.
b, Use and disclose Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information solely
and exclusively for the purposes for which the Highly Sensitive Personal Information
or Personal Information, or access to it, is provided pursuant to the terms and
conditions of this Contract, and shall not divulge, communicate, use, misuse, sell,
rent, transfer, distribute, or otherwise disclose or make available Highly Sensitive
Personal Information or Personal Information for Provider's own purposes or for the
benefit of anyone other than The Children's Trust, without The Children's Trust's prior
written consent, which may be withheld in The Children's Trust's sole and absolute
discretion.
c. Not, directly or indirectly, disclose Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal
Information to an Unauthorized Third Party, without express written consent from
The Children's Trust, which may be withheld in its sole and absolute discretion. If
any person or authority makes a demand on Provider purporting to legally compel
it to divulge any Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Informotion,
Provider shall (i) immediately notify The Children's Trust of the demand before such
disclosure so that The Children's Trust may first assess whether to challenge the
demand prior to Provider's divulging of such Highly Sensitive Personal Information
or Personal Information: (ii) be responsible to The Children's Trust for the actions and
omissions of such Unauthorized Third Party concerning the treatment of such Highly
Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information as if they were Provider's
own actions and omissions; and (iii) require the Unauthorized Third Party That has
access to Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information to execute
a written Contract agreeing to comply with the terms and conditions of this
Contract relating to the treatment of Highly Sensitive Personal Information or
Personal Information. Provider shall not divulge such Highly Sensitive Personal
Information or Personal Information until The Children's Trust has concluded not to
challenge the demand, has exhausted its challenge, including appeals, if any.
B. Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information Security
Provider shall protect and secure data in electronic form containing such Highly Sensitive
Personal Information or Personal Information.
At a minimum, Provider's safeguards for the protection of Highly Sensitive Personal
Information or Personal Information shall include:
2.
3,
Encrypting, securing or modifying such Highly Sensitive Personal Information or
Personal Information by any method or technology that removes elements that
personally identify an individual or that otherwise renders the information unusable.
Limiting access of Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information to
Authorized Employees and Authorized Persons.
Securing business facilities, data centers, paper files, servers, back-up systems and
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computing equipment, including. but not limited to, all mobile devices and other
equipment with information storage capability.
4. Implementing network. device application. database and platform security.
5. Securing information transmission. storage and disposal: and implementing
authentication and access controls within media, applications, operating systems and
equipment.
6. Encrypting Highiy Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information stored on any
mobile media.
7. Encrypting Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information transmitted
over public or wireless networks.
8. implementing appropriate personnel security and integrity procedures and practices.
including, but not limited to, conducting background checks consistent with
applicable law, as required by The Children's Trust from time to time.
9. Providing written copies of appropriate privacy and information security training to
Provider's employees, as required by and to The Children's Trust.
conduct business with either the Florida Department of Children and Families )DCF), the Florida
Department of Juvenile Justice (DAJ) or the Miami -Dade County Public School System (M-DCPS),
A clearance letter from the M-DCPS Office of Employment Standards indicating the person has
successfully completed a Level 2 screening will be accepted.
In addition:
1. Provider shall complete Attachment E-1: Affidavit for Level 2 Background Screenings. The
affidavit shall cover employees, volunteers and subcontractors performing services under
this Contract who are required to complete a Level 2 background screening as defined
in this section.
2. Provider shall complete Attachment E-2: Child Care Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
Attachment E-3: Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements and Attachment E-4:
Background Screening & Personnel File Requirements.
3. Provider shall maintain Attachment E-1: Affidavit for Level 2 Background Screenings,
Attachment E-2: Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, Attachment E-3: Child
Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements and Attachment E-4: Background Screening &
Personnel File Requirements, in Provider's personnel, volunteers, and subcontractors' files.
4. Provider shall rescreen each employee, volunteer and subcontractor every five (5) years.
S. CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES
Provider understands that The Children's Trust expects Provider to meet the federal standards
under the Americans with Disabilities Act. By policy of The Children's Trust, Provider must also
implement reasonable programmatic accommodations to include children with disabilities and
their families, whenever possible. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary. Provider shall not be
required to make any alteration to any building or structure which is not owned by Provider or that
is not required by law or a court of competent jurisdiction.
T. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
1. Nondiscrimination and Civil Rights
Provider shall not discriminate against an employee. volunteer or client of Provider based
on the individual's protected class status, which includes race, color. religion, ancestry,
national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status. familial status, gender
identity, gender expression. sexual orientation, source of income, or actual or perceived
status as a vicfim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking.
Provider shall demonstrate that it has standards, policies and practices necessary to render
services in a manner that respects the worth of the individual, and protects and preserves
an individual's dignity without regard to the individual's protected class status.
Additionally, Provider agrees to abide by Chapter I 1 A of the Code of Miami -Dade County
)"County Code"), as amended, which prohibits discrimination in employment. housing and
public accommodations: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, which
prohibits discrimination in employment and public accommodation; the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. Section 6101 as amended, which prohibits
discrimination in employment because of age: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability:
and the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., which, among other things,
prohibits discrimination in employment and public accommodations, and by local
governments on the basis of disability.
It is expressly understood that upon receipt of evidence of discrimination under any of
these laws, The Children's Trust shall have the right to terminate all or any portion of this
Contract. If Provider or any owner, subsidiary, or other firm affiliated with or related to
Provider, is found by the responsible enforcement agency or the courts to be in violation
of these lows, said violation will be a material breach of this Contract and The Children's
Trust will conduct no further business with Provider.
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2. Public Entitles Crime Aet
Provider will not violate the Public Entities Crimes Act Section 287.133, Florida Statutes,
which essentially provides that a person ar affiliate who is a Provider, consultant or other
direct service provider and who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a Contract to provide any
goods or services to The Children's Trust: may not submit a bid on a Contract with The
Children's Trust for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not
submit bids on leases of real property to The Children's Trust; may not be awarded or
perform work as a Provider supplier, subprovider or consultant under a Contract with The
Children's Trust; and may not transact any business with The Children's Trust in excess of the
threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for Category Two purchases
for a period of thirty six (36 } months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor
list. Violation of this section shall result in cancellation of this Contract and recovery of all
monies paid hereto, and may result in debarment from The Children's Trust's competitive
procurement activities.
3. Conflict of Interest
Provider represents that to the best of its kagwledgge and belief the execution of this
Contract does not violate Miami -Dade County's Conflict of interest and Code of Ethics
Ordinance or Chapter 112, Part Ill, . Statutes, as amended, which are incorporated
by reference as if fully set forth herein. Provider agrees to abide by and be governed by
these conflict of interest provisions throughout the course of this Contract and in
connection with its obligations hereunder. (Refer to
htto://ethics.miamidade.aov/library/2016-publications-rao/sec%20 2 11-
1 conflict of interest and code of ethics ordinance jan16.pdf).
4. Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Provider shall comply with the following applicable provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, including:
a. Provider agrees not to alter, cover up, falsify, or destroy any document that may be
relevant to an official investigation.
b. Provider agrees not to punish whistleblowers or retaliate against any employee who
reports suspected cases of fraud or abuse.
5. Licensing
Provider (and subcontractor, as applicable,) shall obtain and maintain in full force and
effect during the term of this Contract any and all licenses, certifications, approvals.
insurances, permits and accreditations required by the state of Florida, Miami -Dade
County, relevant municipalities, The Children's Trust or the federal government. Provider
must be qualified and registered to do business in the state of Florida both prior to and
during the Contract term with The Children's Trust.
6. Incident Reporting
An incident is defined as ony actual or alleged event or situation that creates a significant
risk of substantial or serious harm to the physical or mental health, safety or well-being of a
child participating in the program. Reportable incidents include, but are not limited to,
allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child: injury of a participant: missing child
or abandoned child: loss of property use far the program; or destruction of property used
in the program. Incident definitions can be found on the sample incident report form
located on The Children's Trust website.
Provider shall immediately report knowledge or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect or
abandonment of a child, aged person or disabled adult f0 the Florida Abuse Hotline on
the statewide toll -free telephone number (800.962.2873). As required by Chapters 39 and
415.. Florida Statutes, Provider and ifs employees are mandated to report any such
suspicions,
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Provider shall notify the contract manager of any incident as defined within three [3)
calendar days after Provider is informed of such incident. The notification must be in writing
and include a copy of the incident report. The report must contain the following:
(1) Name of reporter (person giving the notice)
(2) Name and address of victim and guardian
(3) Phone number where reporter can be contacted
(4) Date. time and location of incident
(5) Complete description of incident and 'injuries, if any
Police report and actions token shall be submitted to The Children's Trust within fifteen {15)
calendar days of the incident, Provider shall provide written notification to The Children's
Trust, within seven {7) calendar days of any legal action related to the incident.
7. Sexual Harassment
Provider shall complete an incident report in the event a program participant, client or
employee makes an allegation of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or sexual assault
by a Provider employee, volunteer or anyone arising out of the performance Of this
Contract, and Provider has knowledge thereof. Provider shall provide written notification
to The Children's Trust within three {3) business days after Provider is informed of such an
allegation, Provider shall submit written notification to The Children's Trust within seven (7)
business days of any legal action which is filed as a result of such an alleged incident.
S.9Proof of Policies
Provider and subcontractor, as applicable, shall keep on file copies of their policies,
including, but not limited to, confidentiality, incident reporting. sexual harassment.
nondiscrimination, eguol opportunity and/or affirmative action, Americans with Disabilities
Act, and drug -free workplace.
U. CONSENT
Provider must obtain parental/legal guordion consent for all minor participants to participate
and/or for adult participants in the program for Services, and to share information with The
Children's Trust for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Provider will ask participants to sign a voluntary Consent to Photograph form through the
electronic registration process provided by The Trust. Form will be available in English, Spanish and
Haitian Creole. The consent shall be port of the participants' registration, and signed by
parent/guardian before Services commence or assessments are administered. Any refusal of
consent must be properly documented and signed by the parent or legal guardian on the consent
form.
V. PROGRAMMATIC DATA REPORTING
Demographic and service information an program participants will be provided to The Children's
Trust as part of The Children's Trust's research mission. Provider agrees to comply and participate
in any data collection reporting. including participant data as required by The Children's Trust and
described in Attachment C: Programmatic Data and Reporting Requirements. subject to
confidentiality requirements, In addition. Provider agrees to furnish The Children's Trust with
complete and accurate reports in the timeframe and formal to be reasonably specified by The
Children's Trust and as described in Attachment C.
W. MARKETING & PUBLICITY
Provider shall distribute a news release announcing it has been awarded funding by The Children's
Trust.
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Provider shall prominently place a Children's Trust program sign decal on the main entry door or
front window of each of its Trust -funded site locations (unless such placement of signage is
specifically prohibited by Provider's lease).
Provider shall display the official Children's Trust logo on the home page of its website (if Provider
maintains a website) and link it to The Children's Trust website (www,thechildrenstrust.org). If the
funded program is part of a larger entity, such as a university, the logo may be placed on the web
page dedicated to that program on the Provider's website. Provider shall in addition include the
following paragraph, along with the logo, on the web page dedicated to the program funded by
this Contract, or elsewhere on its website (in English/Spanish or English/Hoitian Creole or all three
languages, depending upon population served):
English:
[Provider Program Name] is funded by The Children's Trust. The Children's Trust is a
dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of
children and families in Miami -Dade County.
Espanol:
El [Provider Program Name] este financiado por The Children's Trust. The Children's Trust es
una fuente de financiacion. creoda por los votantes en referendum pars mejorar la vide
de los nines y las families en Miami -Dade.
Kreyol:
Se Children's Trust ki finance [Pwogram Sa-a]. Children's Trust se yon sous finansman elekie
Miyami-Dade to kreye nan yon referendum. Flnansman sa a dedye you pwogram k'ap
amefyore lavi ti moun ak fanmi yo.
Note: In cases where funding by The Children's Trust represents only a percentage of Provider's
overall funding, the above language can be altered to read "[Provider Program Name] is funded
in part by The Children's Trust..." OR "Ei [Provider Program Name] este financiado en parte por The
Children's Trust..." OR "Se Children's Trust ki finance yon pati non [Pwogram Sa-a]..."
Provider agrees that all program services. activities and events funded by this Contract shall
recognize The Children's Trust os a funding source in any and all publicity, public relations and
marketing efforts/materials created under its control on behalf of the program.
1. COMMUNICATION WITH MEDIA/NEWS OUTLETS
Provider shall request that all media representatives, when inquiring with Provider about the
program services, activities and events funded by this Contract, recognize The Children's
Trust as a funding source.
2. VIDEO
Provider agrees that any video it produces that depicts activities, services and events
funded by this Contract shall include o full -screen graphic at its end recognizing The
Children's Trust as a funding source.
3. SOCIAL MEDIA
If Provider maintains social media accounts. Provider shall:
a. Post an update on its social media accounts (e.g., Facebook. Twitter, Instagram,
etc.) announcing it has been awarded a funding contract by The Children's Trust,
and tag The Children's Trust's profile on those social media networks. If The Trust
does not have a profile on a particular social media network, the post should link
back to www,thechildrenstrust,orcl,
b. State it is funded by The Children's Trust on all of its social media networks' '"About"
sections_
c. Tag and/or mention The Children's Trust on all posts related to services. activities
and events funded by this Contract.
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d. List The Children's Trust's fan page under "Liked by This Page" on its Facebook page
(if Provider maintains a Facebook page).
e. Follow The Children's Trust Twitter account (if Provider maintains a Twitter account).
4. PRINTED MATERIALS
a. Provider shall ensure that any and all printed materials it creates for program
services, activities and events funded by this Contract, including, but not limited to,
newsletters, news releases, brochures, fliers, advertisements, signs/banners, letters
to program participants and/or their parents/guardians, or any other materials
released to the media or general public, shall state that these program services,
activities and events are funded by The Children's Trust.
b. Further, Provider shall also employ the use of the appropriate Children's Trust logo
and/or language as stated above when recognizing said funding in any and all
printed materials.
c. Proofs of ail printed material referenced herein must be submitted to The Children's
Trust communications department
(communicationscomplionce@thechildrenstrust.org) for approval prior to
production/printing and release/distribution.
d. Provider agrees to deliver to The Children's Trust, without charge, at least three (3)
copies of any and all printed materials it creates for program services, activities and
events funded by this Contract.
e. Provider agrees that The Children's Trust will have use of copyrighted materials
developed under this Contract to the extent provided in, and subject to, the
provisions of Sections FG: Copyrights —and Intellectual Property and Rights to
Developed Data Materials and HI: Ownership-andllce" Intellectual Property
Licensing Fees and Costs..
5. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
Upon termination of this Contract by either party, Provider shall remove all
references to The Childress Trust from its site(s), website, social media accounts,
advertisements and promotional materials, to coincide with the effective date of
such termination.
X. HEADINGS, USE OF SINGULAR AND GENDER
Paragraph headings are for convenience only and are not intended to expand or restrict the
scope or substance of the provisions of this Contract. Wherever used herein, the singular shall
include the plural and plural shall include the singular, and pronouns shall be read as masculine,
feminine or neuter as the context requires.
Y. TOTALITY OF CONTRACT/SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS
This Contract with its attachments as referenced below contains all the terms and conditions
agreed upon by the Parties:
Attachment A: Scope of Services
Attachment B: Other Fiscal Requirements, Budget and Method of Payment
Attachment C: Programmatic Data and Reporting Requirements
Attachment D: Program -Specific Audit Requirements
Attachment E-1: Affidavit for Level 2 Background Screenings, if applicable
Attachment E-Z: Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, if applicable
Attachment E-3: Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements. if applicable
Attachment E-4: Background Screening 8, Personnel File Requirements, if applicable
Attachment F; Performance Improvement Plan, It applicable
Attachment G: Onto Security Definitions
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No other Contract, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Contract shall be
deemed to exist or bind the Parties. If any provision of this Contract is held invalid or void, the
remainder of this Contract shall not be affected thereby if such remainder would then continue to
conform to the terms and requirements of applicable law.
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PROVIDER NAME THE CHILDREN'S TRUST
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
(Signature of Authorized Representative) (Signature)
(Type/Print Name)
James R. Haj
President and CIO
(Type/Print Title)
Date: Date:
This Contract is not valid until signed by both Parties.
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Attachment A: Scope of Services
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Attachment: B
Budget, Invoices, Method of Payment and Other Fiscal
Requirements
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ATTACHMENT B
BUDGET, INVOICES, METHOD OF PAYMENT and OTHER FISCAL REQUIREMENTS
Budget Amendments/Revisions
Budget amendments/revisions require written approval from the contract manager and The
Children's Trust's chief financial officer or their designees. Requests for budget
amendments/revisions must be submitted to a contract manager using The Children's Trust
electronic system or the appropriate form, as designated by The Children's Trust. All budget
amendments/revisions are subject to final approval by The Children's Trust. Budget
amendments/revisions cannot be used to increase the total Contract amount or to modify the
Scope of Services. No more than two (2) budget amendments/revisions may be approved during
the Contract term. Budget amendments/revisions will be disallowed if they seek to revise
retroactive costs not previously budgeted. All amendments/revisions must adjust for operational
activity effective as of the previously billed period. Budget amendment/revision requests will not
be accepted within sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration of Contract. Budget
amendments/revisions will be incorporated into the Contract.
Invoice Requirements
Provider shall submit an electronic request for payment in The Children's Trust electronic system in
accordance with the approved budget or budget amendments/revisions. The request for
payment is due on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the month in which
expenditures were paid (exclusive of legal holidays or weekends). The Children's Trust will consider
all invoices received after the fifteenth {l5th) of each month as late, even if the cause of a late
submission is due to the delayed approval of a budget or amendment in the Children's Trust's
electronic system. The Children's Trust agrees fo reimburse Provider on a monthly basis. Any
expense included on a reimbursement request that is dated more than two (2) months prior to
the invoice period will not be approved. The Children's Trust reserves the right to request any
supporting documentation related to this Contract.
If there are subcontractors to this Contract, Form D: Attestation of Payment must be uploaded to
The Children's Trust electronic system Document Repository no later than thirty (30) calendar days
after payment to subcontractor. Upon the close of this Contract. Provider is required to complete
Form E: Close -Out Attestation of Payment. which must be uploaded to the Trust electronic system
Document Repository no later than thirty (30) calendar days after payment to subcontractor.
These forms may be downloaded from The Children's Trust website. For the purpose of payment
only, a subcontractor is defined as on Independent agency that has entered into agreement with
Provider to perform services pertoining to The Children's Trust -funded program(s) identified in thls
Contract.
A final request for payment (last monthly invoice of the Contract term) from Provider will be
accepted by The Children's Trust up to forty five (45) calendar days after the expiration of this
Contract. If Provider fails to comply, then all rights to payment shall be forfeited.
If The Children's Trust determines that Provider hos been paid funds which are not in accordance
with this Contract and to which it is not entitled. then Provider shall return such funds to The
Chiidren's Trust or submit appropriate documentation to support the payment within thirty {30)
calendar days of notification by The Children's Trust. After thirty {30) calendar days, The Children's
Trust may recapture amounts due to The Children's Trust, from this or any Contract, by reducing
amounts requested to De reimbursed less the amount owed to The Children's Trust. The Children's
Trust shall hove the sole discretion in determining if Provider is entitled to such funds in accordance
with this Contract. The Children's Trust's decision on this matter shall be binding.
In the event that Provider. ifs independent CPA firm or The Children's Trust discovers that on
overpayment has boon mode, Provider shall repay the overpayment within thIrty(30) calendar
days without prior notification from The Children's Trust.
If Provider fails to serve the number of participants and/or fails to utilize the funds in accordance
with the Contract, then The Children's Trust may amend the Contract to reduce the amount of
dollars. Any delay in amendment by The Children's Trust is not deemed a waiver of The Children's
Trust's right to amend or seek reimbursement for underserving participants in accordance with the
Contract.
The Children's Trust may opt not to reimburse Provider while Provider is under investigation by any
federal, state or local agency. for any such matter related to or any program funded by The
Children's Trust. Upon the conclusion of any federal, state or local investigation, The Children's Trust
shall reimburse Provider for any outstanding funds due to Provider.
An electronic request for payment will be deemed proper os defined by the Florida Prompt
Payment Act if the request complies with the requirements set forth in this Contract and is
submitted on the forms prescribed by The Children's Trust. Requests for payment and/or
documentation returned to Provider for corrections may be cause for delay in the receipt of
payment, Late submission may result in delay in the receipt of payment. The Children's Trust shall
pay Provider within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of Provider's properly submitted Request for
Payment (i.e., invoice) and/or other required documentation.
The Children's Trust may retain any payments due until all required reports, deliverables or monies
owed to The Children's Trust are submitted and accepted by The Children's Trust.
Indirect Administrative Costs
In no event shall The Children's Trust fund indirect administrative costs in excess of ten percent
(10%) percent of the total Contract amount.
Match Requirement
Programs requiring a match if required in the respective solicitation, which is defined as cash or in -
kind contributions including nonfederal cosh dollars, donated items and/ or services that are part
of the overall cost of operating the program, should be reasonable, necessary and/or required for
the program. Matching funds do not include The Children's Trust's funds,
The Children's Trust reserves the right to ask for substantive documentation to support the motch
at any time and such documentation must be presented to Provider's independent auditors as
part of its annual financial statement audit.
Direct Deposit of Payment
As a requirernent of this Contract, Provider agrees that prior to or on the date commencing the
effective term of this Contract, Provider will enroll in The Children's Trust direct deposit program.
The direct deposit program requires that all reimbursements received from The Children's Trust are
directly deposited into the Provider's designated bank account held in a United States financial
institution. The format, including the terms and conditions for the direcf deposit of payment, Can
be found on The Children's Trust website.
Cost Reimbursement Method of Payment
The Parties agree that this is a cost reimbursement method of payment Contract. Provider shall be
paid in accordance with the approved budget and/or approved budget amendments/revisions
as set forth In this attachment, typically after expenses are incurred. Provider also agrees to pay its
subcontractors, vendors and employees for the fulfillment of services provided on a timely basis.
The Children's Trust expects that Provider will maintain sufficient funds in the amount of at least
fifteen percent (15%) of its operoting budget. Adequate working capital is considered a best
practice and is necessary when managing a cost reimbursement contract. Provider Ise expected
to possess the tunas necessary to cover initial program expenses, and then request reimbursement
from The Children's Trust.
Advance Payment Requests
The Children's Trust offers advance payments vp to fifteen percent (15%) of the total Contract
value. The Ghlldren'S TrUst will only approve advance teeuests that are equivalent to the total
amount of the first two (2) months' programmatic expenditures and up to fifteen percent 115%) of
the total Contract value. Determinations of programmatic expenditures will be supported by the
immediate prior year's performance or a detailed listing of estimated expenditures. Advance
requests shall be limited to governmental entities and not -for -profit corporations, in accordance
with section 216.181(16) (b), Florida Statutes. Advance requests must include the amount
requested and a justification for the request. Advance requests must be submitted using the
designated form and must be approved in writing by The Children's Trust'scontract manager and
chief financial officer or their designees. Advance payments are made at. and within, the sole
discretion of The Children's Trust.
Advance repayment
Upon receipt of an advance, repayment must be credited to proceeding reimbursement requests
within a sixty (60) calendar day term. Provider shall report the amount of the advance repayment
in The Children's Trust electronic system using the "Advances/Adjustments" button on the
reimbursement screen. If a Provider does not use the specified Children's Trust electronic system,
the Provider is required to deduct its advance repayment from each invoice, consecutively, until
the advance is repaid in full.
List of Approved Certified Public Accountants or Certified Public Accounting Firms
To receive reimbursement for the preparation of the Program -Specific Audit, as defined. Provider
must choose from a list of approved independent Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms, which
are posted on The Children's Trust website. Inclusion in this pre -approved vendor pod requires that
o CPA firm meet the following three criteria:
(a) Participation in either the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) or the
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) peer review program as evidenced by
submitting a triennial System Review Report with a passing score to The Children's Trust.
(b) Providing documentation that a CPA firm, or one of its associates, has adequate experience
in governmental accounting and/or nonprofit accounting with the oppiication of Government
Auditing Standards.
(c) Completion of an annual CPA training session sponsored by The Children's Trust finance
department.
Supporting Documentation Requirements
Provider shall maintain original records documenting actual expenditures and services provided
according to the approved Budget and Scope of Services. Supporting documentation shall be
made available and provided to The Children's Trust upon request.
Provider shall keep accurate and complete records of any fees collected, reimbursements or
compensation of any kind received from any client or other third party, for any service covered
by this Contract, and shall make all such records available to The Children's Trust upon request.
Provider shall maintain a cost allocation methodology that is used io allocate its costs to ensure
that The Children's Trust is paying only its lair share of costs for services. overhead and staffing
devoted to the program funded by this Contract, Such methodology shall be made available to
The Children's Trust upon request.
Attachment: C
Programmatic Data and Reporting Requirements
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Attachment D
Program -Specific Audit Requirements
The Program -Specific Audit must encompass an audit of The Children's Trust Contracts in
accordance with Section 0: Records, Reports, Audits and Monitoring of this Contract. The
comprehensive nature of auditing performed in accordance with the standards set forth below
places on the independent certified public accounting firm (CPA) the responsibility for ensuring
that II) the audit is conducted by personnel who have the necessary skills: (2) independence is
maintained; (3) applicable standards are followed in planning and conducting audits and
reporting the results: (4) the organization has an appropriate internal quality control system in
place; and (5) the organization undergoes an external quality control review.
Program -Specific Audits must be conducted In compliance with AU-C 935 and are required to
include performing tests of controls over compliance.
An auditor's risk assessment must include an expectation of the operating effectiveness of controls
over compliance, and in doing so, the assessed control risk must be assessed at low during the
planning stage. If the auditor determines a lack of controls and identifies risk of material
noncompliance that demonstrates internal controls do not exist or are not effective regarding the
compliance requirement, a response to such risks should be developed, and a finding (significant
deficiency or material weakness) should be reported.
The auditor's test work and sample size of each compliance requirement should be the result of
the assessed level of inherent risk and control risk as it relates to each compliance requirement as
stated in The Children's Trust Contracts.
The Program -Specific Audit requires the following components (a sample format may be found
on The Children's Trust website):
a. Independent Auditor's Report on the Schedule of Expenditures of The Children's Trust
Contracts
b. Schedule of Expenditures of The Children's Trust Contracts
c. Notes to Schedule
d. Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for each of The Children's Trust Contracts
and Report on Internal Control over Compliance
e. Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
At a minimum, the auditor must include the following tests in its audit program to ensure that the
compliance requirements set forth in The Children's Trust compliance supplement are met. They
are:
The Children's Trust Compliance Supplement to the Program -Specific Audit:
Compliance Requirement
Program -Specific Audit
Implication
Example
a) Internal Controls
I) An auditor's risk assessment
A) Controls tested during the
must include an expectation of
financial statement audit may
the operating effectiveness of
not consider compliance as it
controls over compliance, and
relates to The Children's Trust's
in doing so, the assessed control
Contract. Overall control risk
risk must be assessed at low
must consider each
during the planning stage. If the
compliance requirement tested
auditor determines a lack of
during the Program -Specific
controls and identifies risk of
Audit. Separate risk assessment
material noncompliance that
procedures and materiality
demonstrates internal controls
do not exist or are not effective
should be performed and
Compliance Requirement
Program -Specific Audit
Implication
Example
regarding the compliance
requirement, a response to such
risks should be developed, and
a finding (significant deficiency
or material weakness) should be
reported.
The auditor's test work and
sample size of each
compliance requirement should
be the result of the assessed
level of inherent risk and control
risk as it relates to each
compliance requirement as
stated in The Children's Trust
Contracts
generated for a Program -
Specific Audit.
b) Budget vs. Actual
Expenditures
I) The approved budget is to
include the original approved
Contract as well as any
approved budget
amendments/revisions.
A} Test work should include a
schedule identifying each
Contract and its original/
amended budget, monthly
billings, Contract utilization and
any analytical expectations
that may identify any
overbillings.
i. The current Children's Trust
electronic system does not
allow providers to overbill
any budgeted line item or
Contract allocation,
however, if Contract
utilization is greater or less
than expected, this Could
indicate that a budgeted
salary rate is not the
employee's actual rate.
Provider must compensate
employees at the rate
stated on the budget. Any
difference in rate would
warrant a finding in the
Program -Specific Audit
Report.
c) Allowable/Unallowable
Activities and Costs
Common unallowable costs:
I . Salary rates, payroll methods
and hours billed that do not
1) Requires that the nature of
services and type of costs paid
are in agreement with the
contractual budget and/or
budget amendment/revision's
Scope of Services and budget
guidelines.
A) If Provider asks to be
reimbursed for six 16) field trips to
teach children social skills, only
field trips enumerated in either
the contractual budget
narrative or the contractual
Compliance Requirement
Program -Specific Audit
Implication
Example
match original or amended
budgets.
2. Fringe benefits billed to The
Children's Trust for employees
not included in Contract
budget and are unrelated to
the program.
3. Professional services billed
within regular salaries and
wages.
4. Capitol purchases disguised
as repairs.
5. Sales taxes and tips.
b. Fuel.
7. Food and beverage costs for
parties, celebrations, end -of -
program events, and
conferences or conventions,
unless while attending an out-
of-town conference or
convention.
8. Monetary gift cords as
incentives.
A detailed listing of all costs
and activities considered
allowed and unallowed can be
viewed in the Budget
Guidelines form on The
Children's Trust website,
AND/OR
Requires that activities
performed or costs paid with
The Children's Trust funds are
listed in the contractual budget
narrative or a contractual
budget amendment/revision
narrative.
2} Any cost or service billed that
is not approved in the
Contract's budget is a finding
and reported as a questioned
cost on the Program -Specific
Audit Report.
3) If any cost or service is billed
in more than one Contract, and
the billings ore in excess of the
total disbursement or approved
allocation, the expense has
been overbilled or double billed
and should be considered a
finding.
4) The Children's Trust funds must
supplement a program;
supplanting of funds is
unallowable. A provider may
not use Contract funds to defray
any costs that the recipient
already is obligated to pay. f See
example F.)
Scope of Service will be
reimbursed.
B) If the contractual budget, lists
a program coordinator position
at $25.00/hour, the provider
must pay the program
coordinator and charge The
Children's Trust $25.00/hour. The
provider cannot substitute
funding identified for the
program coordinator to any
other position.
CI If the contractual budget,
lists a program coordinator's
position, with dedicated time
charged to The Children's Trust
program of 25%, the provider
must keep records of an
employee's time to substantiate
that 25% of time was in fact
earned and charged to The
Children's Trust program.
D) If three Contracts list a
program coordinator's total
budgeted salary as $100,000.00
and each Contract will
reimburse $35,000.00 (35%), then
a possible overbilling of $5,000
may have occurred
($35,000.00*3=$105,000.00 or
35%*3=105% Children's Trust
salary allocation).
E) If an invoice is submitted to
The Children's Trust that includes
food charges for end -of -year
parties and celebrations, those
costs are NOT allowable per The
Children's Trust budget
guidelines and cannot be paid
by The Children's Trust.
F) If a provider, prior to applying
to participate in the contracted
program, committed to
purchase 10 new computers for
another program, the provider
must purchase those 10
computers in addition to any
other computers requested for
The Children's Trust program.
Compliance Requirement
Program -Specific Audit
Implication
Example
di Cash Management
1) With the exception of the last
month of the Contract period,
monthly invoices must represent
costs actually paid during the
Contract period (cash basis),
rather than costs incurred or
accrued.
Al If payroll is paid on 3/31, it
should be disclosed in March's
reimbursement.
B) If payroll is paid on 4/1, but
represents time charged in
March, it should be disclosed in
April's reimbursement.
e) Period of Availability
1) Requires provider to charge
The Chiidren's Trust grant with
only allowable costs resulting
from obligations incurred during
the funding period.
A) If the active Contract period
extends from 8/1 through 7/31,
and provider expends $250.00
for office supplies on 9/30 during
said Contract period, that
expenditure must support
program services performed
during the Contract term.
B) The following items warrant
the most attention at the
beginning and end of Contract
periods:
i. Payroll from expired
Contracts is not allowed to
be billed in the first month
of the renewed Contract if
it was paid during the
invoiced month but was
incurred in prior Contract.
Reporting requirements
for final invoice allow this
poyroll to be expensed
and reimbursed in prior
Contract. Only the portion
of payroll incurred during
the Contract period may
be billed.
ii. Utilities
iii. insurances
f) Special Provisions
1 N Eligibility requirements related
to Controct expectations such
as type of participants served.
number of participants serves
and background checks should
NOT be tested as part of The
Children's Trust Program -
Specific Audit The Program-
Specific Audit is meant to test
the fiscal viability of the
provider. Therefore, certain
Contract provisions that support
Each of the following special
provisions must be tested:
Ai Insurance requirements
(further described in Section K;
Insurance Requirements of this
Contract)
i- Auditor should determine it
all applicable insurance
policies wore carried
during the fiscal year.
Compliance Requirement
Program -Specific Audit
Implication
Example
the fiscal viability of the provider
B) Proof of tax status (further
should be tested.
described in Section L: Proof of
Tax Status of this Contract)
ii. Auditor should vouch that
applicable documents
verifying that all incurred
payroll and unemployment
taxes have been paid.
C) Data security obligation
{further described in Section 0:
12 of this Contract)
i. Auditor should obtain
and/or understand the
provider's data security
policy.
D} Subcontractor agreements (if
applicable)
i. Auditor should obtain and
understand any
agreements made with
subcontracted parties.
Additionally, the auditor
should obtain and
understand any provider
monitoring procedures.
E) Matching Funds
i. In some cases, a required
match is contracted. This
will be indicated in Section
C: Total Funding of this
Contract. Verify the
applied method the
provider uses to satisfy
match requirements. Also.
verify that provider
maintains documentation
to back up match
requirements.
The independent auditor's report shall state that the audit was conducted in accordance with:
11) auditing standards generally accepted in the United Stoles of America; (2) the standards
applicable to financial audits contained In Government Auditing Standards. issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States: and 13J the Program -Specific Audit Requirements listed
in The Chitdren's Trust Contract.
ATTACHMENT E-1
Affidavit under Penalty of Perjury for Level 2 Background Screenings
Affidavit under Penalty of Perjury Affirming Compliance with Background Screening for Provider
Personnel, Volunteers, and Subcontracted Personnel, as applicable.
In accordance with sections 943.0542, 984.01, 39,001 and Chapters 439 435, and 402, Florida
Statutes, and pursuant to the requirements of Paragraph R. Background Screening of this Contract,
the undersigned offiant makes the following statement under oath and under penalty of perjury.
which is a first degree misdemeanor, punishable by a definite term of imprisonment not to exceed
one year and/or a fine not to exceed $1,000, pursuant to sections 837.012 and 775.082, Florida
Statutes.
All full-time, port -time, contracted staff and volunteers, along with the staff and volunteers
provided to the program by a subcontractor have been checked against The Dru Sjodin National
Sex Offender Public Website help://www.nsopw.gov/eng. (Check must have taken place within
30 calendar days prior to the signing of this document.)
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared fCEO/Executive Director' Authorized
Provider
Representative of /ProviderName] who being by me first duly sworn, deposes
and says:
I swear and affirm that the above -named contracted Provider is compliant with the requirements
for personnel background screening detailed in sections 943.0542, 984.01, Chapter 435, 402,
39.001, and 1012.465, Florida Statutes. as applicable, for all personnel having direct contact with
children.
(Signature of CEO/Executive Director/NR Director] Dote
Sworn to and subscribed before me at Miami -Dade County, Florida this — day of , 20
by
Who is personally known to me
Who produced identification:
Type of identification
Signature of Notary Public
State of Florida at large
Print. type or stamp name of notary public
My Commission Expires:
State of Florida
ATTACHMENT E-2
CHILD CARE
ATTESTATION OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
County
Before me this day personally appeared who. being duly sworn. deposes and says:
(Applicant's/Employee's Name)
As an applicant for employment with, an employee of, o volunteer for, or an applicant to volunteer with
I affirm and attest under penalty of perjury that 1 meet the moral character requirements for
employment, as required by Chapter 435. Flordo Statutes, in that:
I have not been arrested with disposition pending or found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo
contendere or guilty to, or hove been adjudicated delinquent and the record hos not been sealed or expunged for, any
offense prohibited under any of the following provisions of the Florida Statutes or under any similar statute of another jurisdiction
for any of the offenses listed below:
Section 393.135
Section 394.4593
Section 415.111
Section 741.28
Section 777.04
Section 782.04
Section 782.07
Section 782.071
Section 782.09
Chapter 784
Section 784.011
Section 784.03
Section 787.01
Section 787.02
Section 787.025
Section 787.04121
Section 787.04131
Section 790.115111
Section 790.11512j (b)
Section 794.011
Farmer Section 794.041
Section 794.05
Chapter 796
Section 798.02
Chapter 800
Section 806.01
Section 810.02
Section 810.14
Section 810.145
Chapter 812
Section 817.563
Section 625.102
Section 825,1025
Section 825.103
Section 826.04
Section 827.03
Section 827.04
Former Section 827.05
Section 827.071
Section 843.01
Section 843.025
Relating to:
sexual misconduct with certain developmentally disabled clients and reporting of such sexual misconduct
sexual misconduct with certain mental health patients and reporting of such sexual misconduct
adult abuse, neglect. or exploitation of aged persons or disabled adults or tailure to report of such abuse
criminal offenses thot constitute domestic violence, whether committed In Florida or another jurisdiction
attempts, solicitation, and conspiracy
murder
manslaughter, aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult, or aggravated manslaughter of
a child
vehicular homicide
killing an unborn child by injury to the mother
assault, battery. and culpable negligence. it the offense was a felony
assault, if the victim of offense was o minor
battery. if the victim of ottense was a minor
kidnapping
false Imprisonment
luring ar enticing a child
taking, enticing, or removing a child beyond the state limits with criminal intent pending custody proceeding
carrying a child beyond the state lines with criminal intent to ovoid producing o child of a custody hearing or
delivering the child to the designated person
exhibiting firearms or weapons within 1.000 feet of a school
possessing an electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon on school property
sexual battery
prohibited acts of persons in familial or custodial authority
unlawful sexual activity with certain minors
prostitution
lewd and lascivious behavior
lewdness and indecent exposure
arson
burglary
voyeurism, if the offense is a felony
video voyeurism. If the offense Is a felony
theft and/or robbery and related crimes. if a felony offense
fraudulent sale of controlled substances, if the offense was a felony
abuse. aggravated abuse, or neglect of an elderly person or disabled odult
lewd ar lascivious offenses committed upon or In the presence of on elderly person or disabled adult
exploitation of disabled adults Or elderly persons, if the offense was a felony
incest
child abuse, aggravated child abuse, or neglect of a child
contributing to the delinquency or dependency of a child
negligent treatment of children
sexuai performance by a child
resisting arrest with violence
depriving o taw entorcemeni, correctional, or correctional probation O'tioer means of protection or
Section 843.12
Section 843.13
communication
aiding in an escape
aiding in the escape of juvenile inmates in correctional institution
Chapter847 obscene literature
Section 874.05{11 encouraging or recruiting another to pin a criminal gang
drug abuse prevention and control only if the offense was a lelony or if any other person involved in the offense
was a minor
Section 916.1075 sexual misconduct with certain forensic clients and reporting of such sexual conduct
Section 944.35[31 inflicting cruel or inhuman Treatment on an inmate resulting in great bodily harm
Section 944.40 escape
Section 944.46 harboring, concealing. or aiding on escaped prisoner
Section 944.47 introduction of contraband inbo o correctional facility
Section 985.701 sexual misconduct in juvenile justice programs
Section 985.711 contraband introduced into detention focililies
I understand that I must applicable acknowledge the existence of any criminal record relating to the above lists of offenses
including those under any similar statute of another jurisdiction, regardless of whether or not those records have been sealed or
expunged. Further, I understand that, while employed or volunteering at In
ony position that requires background screening as a condition of employment, I must Immediately notity my
supervisor/employer of any arrest and any changes In my criminal record involving any of the above listed provisions of Florida
Statutes or similar statutes of another jurisdiction whether a misdemeanor or felony. This notice must be made within one (I )
business day of such arrest or charge. Failure to do so could be grounds for termination.
I attest that I have read the above carefully and state that my attestation here Is true and correct that my record does not
contain any of the above listed offenses. I understand, under penalty of perjury. all employees in such positions 01 trust or
responsibility shall attest to meeting the requirements for qualitying for employment and agreeing to inform the employer
immediately if arrested for any of the disqualifying offenses. I also understand that if Is my responsibility to obtain clarlttcation on
anything contained In this affidavit which I do not understand prior to signing. i am aware that any omissions, falsifications,
misstatements or misrepresentations may disqualify me from employment consideration and, i1 1 am hired, may be grounds for
termination or denial of an exemption at a tater date.
SIGNATURE OF AFF(ANT:
Sign Above OR Below. DO NOT Sign Both Lines
To the best of my knowledge and belief, my record contains one or more of the applicable disqualifying acts or
offenses listed above. I have placed a check mark by the offense(s) contained in my record. (If you have previously
been granted an exemption for this disqualifying offense, please attach a copy of the letter granting such
exemption.) (Please circle the number which corresponds to the offenses) contained in your record.)
SIGNATURE OF AFFIANT:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of . 29.
SIGNATURE OF NOTARY PUBLIC. STATE OF FLORIDA
(Print, Type. or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public)
(Check one)
Affiant personally known to notary
OR
Affiant produced identification
ATTACHMENT E-3
Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements
All child care personnel are mandated by law to report their Suspicions of child abuse, neglect, or
abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline in accordance with section 39.201, Florida Statutes(,
Child care personnel must be alert to the physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and
neglect.
"Child Abuse or Neglect" is defined in section 39.201, Florida Statutes, as "harm or threatened harm"
to a child's health (menial or physical) or welfare by the acts or omissions by a parent, adult
household member, other person responsible for the child's welfare, or for purposes of reporting
requirements by any person.
Categories include:
- Physical Abuse or Neglect (i.e. unexplained bruises, hunger, lack of supervision...)
- Emotional Abuse or Neglect (i.e. impairment in the ability to function, depression...)
- Sexual Abuse (i.e. withdrawal, excessive crying, physical symptoms...)
• Reports must be made immediately to the Florida Abuse Hotline Information System by
- Telephone at I -80096-ABUSE (1.800-962-2873), or
- Fax at 1-800-914-0004, or
-Online at • - J5=i.. `r,=,rep, •
Failure to perform duties of a mandatory reporter pursuant to section 39.201. Florida Statutes,
constitutes a violation of the standards in sections 402,301 - 402.319. Florida Satutes, and is a felony of
the third degree. (remember, if is each child care personnel's responsibility to report suspected abuse
ondfor neglect.
All reports are confidential. However, persons who ore mandated reporters (child care personnel) are
required to give their name when making a report,
li is important to give as much identifying and factual information as possible when making a report.
Any person, when acting in good faith, is immune from liability in accordance with section 39.203(1)(a),
Florida Statutes.
For more information about child abuse and neglect, visit the Florida Department of Children and
Families' ("Department") website at and select "Training
Requirements." The Department offers a 4-hour Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
course for child care providers. This course is an overview of the various types of abuse and neglect.
indicators that may lie observed. the legal responsibility of mandatory reporters. and the proper
procedure for reporting abuse and neglect, as required by sections 402.305(2) and 402.313(1), Florida
Statutes. The course is offered both online and in person with an instructor throughout Florida.
This statement is to verify that on , 20 , I,
Dole Print Nome of Employee
Read and understood the Information and my mandated reporting requirements
Signature at Employee
4natur0 of Operator
ATTACHMENT E-4
BACKGROUND SCREENING
$ PERSONNEL FILE REQUIREMENTS
Place in employee file and attach all background screening documentation.
Authority: sections 402.301- 402.319 and Chapter 435,
Florida Statutes
Name of Employee:
Name of Facility:
"Social Security #: Date of Birth: Employment Date:
'The Deportment's license/registration application requires personnel to give their Social Security number for the purposes of background
screening. Soa+ol security numbers are only used by the Depodmenl for identity verification.
Position Classification
{check one]
Position Type
{check ail that apply]
Age Group Assigned
{check one]
l Education Level
{check one)
hlld Care Personnel
Owner
0 - 12 Months
No High School/GED
Intermittent Volunteer
Director
1 Year
High School Student
Other Personnel
Lead Teacher (muss
2 Years
High School/GED
select age group)
3 Years
National Early Childhood Credential
VPK Instructor
4 Years
Birth Through Five Child Care Credential
Assistant Teacher
4 Years VPK School -Age Child Core Credential
Substitute
5+ Years Associates Degree
Mixed Bachelor's Degree
Not Applicable , Master's Degree or Higher
1CREENING DOCUMENTATION
All child care personnel are required by law to be screened pursuant to Chopter 435,
Horida Statutes, os a condition of employment and continued employment.
Initial Screen
Date Livescann-.
Date completed
FINGERPRINT
fDJ. I FBI
FDJ,EI FBI
Affidavit of Good Moral Character
(due on or before employment,
following a 90 day break, or when
changing employers'
N/A
5 Year Re -screen
to Lives
Da canned
FINGERPRINT
D to om feted
FINGERPRINT
FINGERPRINT
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Date Employment References Checked:
Names of References lattach additional documentation if necessary);
Leave of Absence Documentation from Employer (if applicablel:
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Attachment F: Performance Improvement Plan
Place Holder
(replace this page with the Performance Improvement Plan, if
necessary and remove all references to this place holder. If not
needed delete this page)
ATTACHMENT G
Data Security Definitions
"Authorized Employees" means Provider's employees who have a need 10 know or otherwise access
Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information to enable Provider to perform its obligations
under this Agreement.
"Authorized Persons" means (i) Authorized Employees; or )ii) Provider's subcontractors approved by The
Children's Trust who have a need to know or otherwise access Highly Sensitive Personal Information or
Personal Information to enable Provider to perform its obligations under this Agreement, and who are
bound in writing by confidentiality obligations sufficient to protect Highly Sensitive Personal Information or
Personal Information in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
"Unauthorized Third Party" means any person other than Authorized Employee or Authorized Person(s).
"Highly Sensitive Personal Information" means an individuol's (i) government -issued identification number
(including, without limitation, social security number, driver's license number or state -issued identified
number); {ii) financial account number, credit card number, debit card number or credit report
information, with or without any required security code. access code, personal identification number or
password that would permit access to an individual's financial account; or (iii) biometric or health data.
"Personal Information" includes Highly -Sensitive Personal Information or any of the following:
(i) An individual's first name or first initial and last name in combination with any one or more of the
following data elements for that individual:
(1) A social security number.
(2) A driver's license or identification card number, passport number, military identification number or
other similar number issued on a government document used to verify identity.
3) A financial account number or credit card number or debit card number. in combination with any
required security code, access code or password necessary to permit access to an individual's
financial account.
(4) Any information regarding an individual's medical history, mental or physical condition, or medical
treatment or diagnosis by a health care professional.
(5) An individual's health insurance policy number or subscriber identification number and any unique
identifier used by a health insurer to identify the individual.
(ii) User name or email address, in combination with a password or security question and answer that
would permit access to an online account.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term "Personal Information" shall not include information (1) about an
individual that has been made publicly available by a federal, state or local governmental entity; or (2)
that is encrypted, secured or modified by any other method or technology that removes elements that
personally identify an individual or that otherwise renders the information unusable.
"Security Breach" or "Breach" means unauthorized access of data in electronic form containing Highly
Sensitive Personal Information or Personal Information, or a breach or alleged breach of this Agreement
relating to such privacy practices, Good faith access of Highly Sensitive Personal Information or Personal
Information by an employee or agent of the covered entity shall not constitute a breach of security under
this Agreement, so long os the information is not used for a purpose unrelated to the business of The
Children's Trust, or as a result of any other unauthorized use.