Child Support Enforcement Network (CSENet)
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Introduction
In an attempt to reduce paperwork and enable more effective communication with other states, the Federal OCSE developed the CSENet. This system links state child support enforcement systems and allows states to exchange information online using standard codes.
The State automated system can exchange data electronically with CSE systems in other states through CSENet. An exchange of information between CSENet and the State automated systems occurs nightly and is called a transaction. The data exchanged may include the following:
- Information on new case referrals
- Requests to perform functions on behalf of another state
- Responses to requests transmitted by the State automated system through outgoing CSENet transactions
- Updates from other states on existing New Jersey cases
Types of Transactions
There are two types of transactions:
- An incoming transaction is information coming into New Jersey from another state through CSENet.
- An outgoing transaction is information sent from New Jersey to another state through CSENet.
CSENet Language
OCSE developed a language that all states must adhere to when sending information through CSENet. The language consists of three parts: function type, action code, and reason code. In some instances, a reason code is not included.
CSENet Functions
There are seven functions in the CSENet language. Each function consists of three characters and tells the receiving state which action is being requested
| Function | Description |
|
COL |
Collection |
|
CSI |
Case information |
|
ENF |
Enforcement |
|
EST |
Order establishment |
|
LO1 |
Quick Locate |
|
MSC |
Managing state cases |
|
PAT |
Paternity establishment |
CSENet Actions
There are six actions in the CSENet language. An action is paired with one of the seven functions. The actions tell the receiving state which service is being requested or which service the sending state is providing. The actions, each consisting of one character, are shown below:
| Action | Meaning | Description |
|
A |
Acknowledge |
The request has been received |
|
C |
Cancel |
The request has been canceled |
|
M |
Remind |
Response to request is overdue |
|
P |
Provide |
Providing information |
|
R |
Request |
Requesting information |
|
U |
Update |
New information on a previously sent request |
CSENet Reason Codes
The last part of a CSENet message is the five-character reason code. The reason code tells the receiving state the specific reason the message is being sent. The State automated system assists child support staff members in selecting the correct reason code. There are many reason codes; the following are a few examples:
| Code | Description |
|
GIHER |
Notice to other state that a hearing has been scheduled |
|
LSADR |
Address located and confirmed |
|
LSEMP |
Employer found and confirmed |
|
ERALL |
Request enforcement—all remedies |
|
SSEST |
Support order established |
CSENet Messages
The State automated system sends CSENet messages to other states in order to notify child support staff when certain events occur, including a change in staff assignment, an update in an NCP’s address or employer information, a scheduled hearing, or an issued bench warrant. The reason code used will depend on the action taken. Depending on the nature of the message and the status of the case, these automatic messages might be sent to a state’s Central Registry or directly to the child support staff member assigned to the case.
Note: CSENet was not updated to support the changes to the intergovernmental forms with UIFSA 2008.
Electronic Document Exchange
New Jersey utilizes the Electronic Document Exchange (EDE) application through NJKIDS. EDE is an application on the Child Support Portal that provides a secure way for states to exchange child support documents and UIFSA forms electronically. EDE is used in conjunction with Child Support Enforcement Network (CSENet) transactions and requests. EDE is designed as a replacement for traditional mail to improve the efficiency of child support case processing.
- Child Support professionals must utilize EDE for all participating intergovernmental agencies to electronically send and request documents.
- Staff should no longer mail documents to participating intergovernmental agencies.
- Staff must send all applicable CSENet transactions in addition to using EDE. CSENet transactions are utilized for adherence to federal timeframes and reviewed for audit purposes. CSENet transactions must include language to indicate that the request was sent via EDE.
- Staff must not send FTI via EDE. If another state sends FTI through EDE, staff must follow data security procedures.
For further information, staff can view the Action Transmittal (AT) 22-04 and the Electronic Document Exchange (EDE) web-based training.