FL S2228

Limits state agency contract monitoring of accredited child welfare providers to once every 3 years, with exceptions for investigating complaints, ensuring service delivery, and monitoring compliance with consent decrees and federal/state laws.

Requires six state agencies (DCFS, Department of Health, Department of Juvenile Justice, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Agency for Health Care Administration, and community-based care lead agencies) to adopt policies improving efficiency in child welfare contract administration.

Authorizes private-sector development of an Internet-based data warehouse for child welfare provider records, with state agencies required to use the warehouse for document requests; minimum records include articles of incorporation, bylaws, board minutes, financial audits, and human resource policies.

Limits Department of Children and Family Services contract monitoring of child-caring and child-placing service providers to once per year, prohibiting duplication of administrative monitoring conducted by national accreditation organizations.

Takes effect July 1, 2010.