Fiscal Intermediary Services

2026-11-03

DDS is seeking contracts with at least one ( 1 ) FI to collectively serve over 3 , 000 program participants and manage payroll for approximately 7 , 500 support staff employees also known as Direct Support Professionals or DSPs , with the capacity to scale up to accommodate program growth . The Department is interested in reviewing proposals that focus on modern , flexible , and technological solutions that efficiently handle payroll and reporting functions for growing populations while meeting stakeholders where they are with technology - based literacy and offering collaborative opportunities for education and training on such supports and services . Emphasis on timely , accessible , and solution - based customer service , that is professional and responsive to the needs of participants , EORs , DSPs and the Department is paramount . Additionally , the FIs must have the flexibility to adapt to the State and federal requirements as they change over time . General core requirements include the following : ▪ Accurately managing individual budgets . ▪ Timely payroll services . ▪ Timely enrollment and hiring process for new DSPs . ▪ Timely completion of background checks on behalf of EORs for their potential DSPs . ▪ Timely enrollment and tracking of required trainings and orientations for new DSPs . ▪ Obtaining workers ’ compensation insurance on behalf of EORs . ▪ Training development and ongoing assistance to EORs regarding their role and responsibility ...

Connecticut

2026-03-27