SHARS 2020 Cost Reports Opening DELAYED

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As a result of the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, the opening of SHARS 2020 cost reports will be DELAYED. HHSC SHARS does not yet have an estimated date for the opening of 2020 cost reports, though we will ensure to give districts 90 days to complete their cost reports, as … Read More

RMTS Time Study Samples Released – Jan-March 2021 Quarter

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2nd Quarter Sample Available Announcement The fiscal year 2021 first quarter (JM21) RMTS sample has been selected and posted on the STAIRS located on the Fairbanks website.  To view the sample selected for your entity, log into STAIRS and select the “Time Study Sample” tab. As a reminder, the JM21 … Read More

SHARS TELEHEALTH SERVICES EXTENDED

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SHARS TELEHEALTH SERVICES EXTENDED INTO THE NEW YEAR SHARS expanded telehealth services are available through January 21, 2021. If the federal public health emergency continues beyond January 21, 2021, then the services are expanded through January 31, 2021. Telehealth services must meet specific criteria: – SHARS and special education guidance remain in … Read More

CARES Act Training Opportunity

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Repeat Session and Q&A for Accounting for and Coding COVID-19 Related Funding TEA will offer a repeat session of the following training this Thursday, December 17, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Title:  Accounting for and Coding COVID-19 Related Funding Session Description:  This training and Q&A session will provide guidance … Read More

SHARS Cost Report Settlement Provider Notice & Informal Appeals

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HHSC SHARS sent Settlement Notices to districts on December 4th, 2020. As a reminder, districts are required to review their cost report, and agree or disagree with the proposed settlement amount within 30 calendar days of the notice, January 3rd, 2021. If a district does not complete the required steps to either agree … Read More

2019 FFY SHARS Cost Report Settlements Approval Required

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The 2019 SHARS cost report settlement is available through Fairbanks in STAIRS.  Deadline to Agree or Disagree is January 3, 2021. On Friday, December 4th your financial contacts would have received an email with time sensitive information.  The email was sent to all “Entity” and “Financial” contacts you have identified … Read More

Fairbanks RMTS Revised End Dates

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Participation in RMTS and compliance with all RMTS requirements is mandatory for participation in SHARS. Attendance at RMTS training each federal fiscal year is mandatory. RMTS program contacts must attend annual training provided by HHSC. School staff who are randomly selected to participate in the time study must receive annual … Read More

TEA Telehealth Services Updates

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SHARS expanded telehealth services are available until  December 31, 2020 Telehealth services must meet specific criteria: SHARS and special education guidance remain in effect Eligible telehealth services include: Audiology Services Counseling/ Psychological Services Occupational Therapy Physician Services Physical Therapy Speech Therapy   Parent or adult student consent for specific telehealth services … Read More

MAC Financials Delayed Opening for AJ20

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New Open Date: December 15, 20020 for MAC Financials April – June 2020 HHSC MAC will delay the opening of the third quarter financials for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020 (April – June 2020).  The third quarter FFY 2020 will open December 15, 2020 and will close on January 29, … Read More