Department Certification
Effective Mar 27, 2026Mass. Register #1570MGL c. 18B, §§ 2, 3, 4, 7, 15, 21 MGL c. 28A, § 6(c) MGL c. 71B MGL c. 119, §§ 23, 23G, 36, 39E through J, 51A through F, Appendix MGL c. 210Massachusetts Department of Children & Families
In administering federal grants under Titles IV-E and IV-B, which monies aid the Department in providing effective service delivery, the Department will comply with the following Federal Regulations:
- 1. 45 CFR Part 16 - Department Grant Appeals Process
- 2. 45 CFR Part 30 - Federal Claims Collection
- 3. 45 CFR Part 74 - Administration of Grants (except for §§ 74.23 and 74.52)
- 4. 45 CFR Part 76 – Government Debarment and Suspension
- 5. 45 CFR Part 80 – Nondiscrimination
- 6. 45 CFR Part 81 – Hearings under Part 80
- 7. 45 CFR Part 84 – Nondiscrimination on basis of handicap
- 8. 45 CFR Part 91 – Nondiscrimination on basis of age
- 9. 45 CFR Part 93 – New restrictions on lobbying
- 10. 45 CFR Part 95 - General Administration - Grant Programs (Public Assistance and Medical Assistance)
- 11. 45 CFR Part 97 – Consolidation of grants to insular areas
- 12. 45 CFR Part 95, § 95.517 (supersedes § 205.150) - Cost Allocation Plans
- 13. 45 CFR Part 201, § 201.5 - Grants (except that ACYF shall supply appropriate forms and instructions)
- 14. 45 CFR Part 201, § 201.6 - Withholding/Reduction of FFP
- 15. 45 CFR Part 201, § 201.7 - Judicial Review
- 16. 45 CFR Part 201, § 201.15 - Deferral
- 17. 45 CFR Part 201, § 201.66 - Repayment of Federal Funds in Installments
- 18. 45 CFR Part 204, § 204.1 - Submittal of State Plans for Governor's Review
- 19. 45 CFR Part 205, § 205.5 - Plan Amendments
- 20. 45 CFR Part 205, § 205.10 - Hearings
- 21. 45 CFR Part 205, § 205.50 - Safeguarding Information
- 22. 45 CFR Part 205, § 205.100 - Single State Agency
- 23. 45 CFR Part 205, § 205.101 - Organization for Administration