Summary

Description

This dataset contains annual data on collections received and distributed by State agencies administering the Child Support Enforcement program under title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The information is obtained quarterly from a mandatory form submitted to the Agency by all participating states. The Office of Child Support Enforcement uses this information to calculate and issue quarterly Federal grant awards and annual incentive payments to the State agencies administering the Child Support Enforcement Program. This is considered public information and is published in an annual report of statistical and financial data available to the public.