OCFS-3900. Federal Fund Advance Request Form

Form OCFS-3900, Federal Fund Advance Request Form is a document used to request an advance payment from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The form is used to request funds for OCFS programs and services and is intended to be used by OCFS state-operated or contract providers.

The form has two parts. Part I is the Advance Request Form which is used to submit the details of the request. This includes the name of the provider, the advance period, the purpose of the advance, the amount being requested, the amount of the current balance, and the total advance requested. Part II is the Funds Certification Form. This form is used to certify that the funds will be used for their intended purpose and that an accurate accounting of the funds will be conducted.

Important fields in this form include the name of the provider, the purpose of the advance, the amount being requested, the amount of the current balance, and the total advance requested. Additional sections or fields that may be present in the form include the estimated completion date, the amount to be disbursed, and the expected repayment date. Specific instructions or guidelines for completing the form may include providing detailed information regarding the purpose of the advance, providing a full accounting of the funds, and ensuring that the funds are used for their intended purpose. The accuracy of the information provided is important to ensure that the funds are disbursed properly and any related issues are addressed.

The Federal Fund Advance Request Form is typically used when a provider is requesting an advance payment from OCFS for a specific program or service. For example, a provider may need to request an advance payment to cover the costs of a program or service they are providing. The form is used to provide the necessary details and information about the purpose of the advance, the amount being requested, and the expected repayment date. The benefits of using this form include providing an accurate accounting of the funds and ensuring that the funds are used for their intended purpose.

Additional documents that may be required when filling out the form include supporting documents such as invoices, receipts, and other financial documents that detail the purpose of the advance. Alternatives to this form may include other forms of payment such as a check or electronic transfer.