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Background Check Compliance and Audit Readiness - Policy for Child and Youth Programs March 2023

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Resource Type: Policy
Published: 03/23
Background Check Compliance and Audit Readiness - Policy for Child and Youth Programs March 2023 See Update Interpretation of CNIC Child Care Background Check Policy signed 12 Aug 22 for more information
Download Region Commander Background Check Equivalency Approval Letter Template [PDF, 47.12 KB]
Table of Contents
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Background Check Requirements, Documentation and Submission
    • 2.1. CYP Background Check Requirements by Individual Type
    • 2.2. Statement of Admission (SOA) or DD Form 2981
    • 2.3. Installation Records Check (IRC)
    • 2.4. Tier 1 Investigation with Child Care Coverage (or Equivalent Investigation)
      • 2.4.1. e-QIP Submission
      • 2.4.2. Special Agreement Check (OFI-86C) Submission
      • 2.4.3. Fingerprint Submissions
      • 2.4.4. CSO Procedures for Cases Submitted Directly to OPM by the Region/Installation without CSO Review
  • 3. Smock Color
    • 3.1. Purple Smock Eligibility
    • 3.2. Red Smock Eligibility
    • 3.3. Blue Smock Eligibility
    • 3.4. Smock Reversions
  • 4. Reciprocity for Previous Federal Investigations
    • 4.1. Paperwork Required: Reciprocity for Favorable, Current Investigations with < 2-Year Break in Federal Service0F
  • 5. CYMS Data Entry for CYP Background Check Investigations
  • 6. Special Requirements by Individual Type
    • 6.1. Camp Adventure (Contractor)1F Investigation - Paperwork and Communication Requirements
    • 6.2. Specified vs. Non-Specified Volunteer Distinction
    • 6.3. CYP Transfer Program Requirements
    • 6.4. Interim MFLC Policy
    • 6.5. Teens (12-17) Who Turn 18 While Serving CYP
  • 7. Suitability/Fitness Determinations for Positions Requiring Child Care Background Checks
  • 8. Child Care Suitability Reconsideration Procedures
  • 9. Glossary: Acronyms, Background Investigations and Documentation