Q: We were informed that a Financial Management Coordinator position is being introduced and that the position is to be filled from an outside entity. Will that individual need to have access to CWS-CARES?

A: Per ACIN I-33-11, the authority to determine who should have access to CWS-CARES is delegated to the county. We recommend that counties work with their county counsel to decide whether or not this position will have a business need to access CWS-CARES in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 827 and WIC 10850.