Sacramento County Vendors/Departments
(Child Support Compliance Ordinance)

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On June 12, 2001, the Board of Supervisors passed the Child Support Compliance Ordinance #SCC 1195. The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that the County is not contracting with an entity whose principal owners have not complied with child, family or spousal support orders.

On February 18, 2003, the Board of Supervisors approved amendment Ordinance #SCC 1237 to the Child Support Compliance Ordinance previously passed. Several minor changes were approved, including exemptions for governmental and non-profit organizations, Limited Purchase Orders (LPOs) and Department Field Orders (DFOs). The Board expressed interest in knowing which bidders refuse to sign the Certification form so this information will be required by DCSS from all departments. An annual reporting to the Board by DCSS is also required.

It is important the Departments to whom this ordinance applies comply with the County Ordinance. It is also important the appropriate form be submitted to provide data for the annual reporting to the Board of Supervisors. In order to assist all Departments with this process, a description of the process and forms can be downloaded below.

• Process for Contract Unit
  • This document describes the process of implementing the Child Support Compliance Ordinance and how it affects the Department’s Contract Unit.
• Contractor Process Flowchart
  • This document is a flowchart of the process described above.
• Contractor Certification of Compliance Form
  • This form is to be signed by all contract bidders. This form is also a part of the RFP or bid packet.
• Contractor ID Form
  • This form is to be completed by contract providers that are new contractors as well as the renewal of an existing contract. This form is completed at the time of contract with the provider and should not be handed out during the RFP process.
• Child Support Ordinance Semi-Annual Reporting Form
  • This form is to be sent to DCSS at the same time semi-annual reporting is due to the Department of Finance (January and July). This form is not part of the RFP proces

County Departments with questions about the process or forms may contact the Department of Child Support Services at dcsscontractors@saccounty.net.
Bidders, proposers and contractors may contact the Department of Child Support Services at
dcss-biddercompliance@saccounty.net.