New & Notable in The PORT
Inform 004 vol.3, (March 2026)
New Content
Policy FYIs
Policy FYI-479 Notification of a significant CSENet transmission failure in Maryland
Standard Work
Archiving in MadCap Flare
AZCARES Portal Issue Troubleshooting Steps
Complex PIE (Posted in Error) Request
NMSN Part A & B
Outreach and Engagement (Local)
Processing Incoming CSENet Transaction
Recovery Reversal Outcome Review
State Services Portal (SSP) electronic termination (eTermination)
Undeliverable Income Withholding Order
SROP Suspense Retro Overpayment / SFTO Overpayment Futures
SRPC - SRD Prior to Case Open Date
SSDT - Special Distribution Conflict
AZCARES Child Support Portal Down Time Protocols
Revised and Archived Content
Policy
Standard Work
ADP-CPW Flowchart for Imaging
ADP Desk Aid
Applying Social Security Derivative Credits
AZC Portal Issue Troubleshooting Steps
DCSS Down Time Protocols
Documenting Social Security Derivatives (a.k.a. Auxiliary Benefits) in ATLAS
Employer/Wage Search Checklist
NMSN Part A&B
Outreach and Engagement (Local) v.2
Processing Incoming CSENet
Requesting an Arrears Calculation
Requesting CP Ledger Review/Grant History (addressing CP requests)
Requesting CP Ledger Review/Grant History (addressing CP requests)
Undeliverable Income Withholding Order
Standard Work
Administrative Review Procedures for Administrative Liens
DCSS Lien Unit Procedures
Difficult PIE
Hardship Process Flow
Inactivation Code Desk Aid
OnBase Verification of Employment History and Postal Verification
Outreach and Engagement v.1
Referrals to Employment Administration SOP
Policy
Early Intervention- Post Order
Hardship Cases: Forgiving Arrears Owed to the State of AZ
Identity Theft from Employer Withholding Wages
Notice of Acknowledgement and Receipt (NAOR)
Settlement Program
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In the Spotlight
DCSS Guidelines for Activity History Comments
Coming across unapproved acronyms can feel like trying to fit puzzle pieces together. However, using acronyms or abbreviations throughout cases can lead to confusion within the agency. One individual may interpret an unapproved acronym differently, while others may not understand it at all. Therefore, it is extremely important to avoid using any unapproved acronyms in AZCARES. The DCSS Guidelines for Activity History Comments provide useful guidance on what to avoid when documenting cases and what is approved. These guidelines also allow team members to review all approved acronyms. It is important to have clear, concise documentation and only use approved acronyms. Any electronic case record may be subpoenaed for court and presented as evidence. Team members may be called upon to explain unclear documentation during hearings. Remember, all documentation must be clearly written and easily understood by all team members and court personnel.