HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Docket 441—Chapter 170 Iowa Code section(s) or chapter(s) authorizing rulemaking: 237A.13 and 237A.29 State or federal law(s) implemented by the rulemaking: Iowa Code sections 237A.13 and 237A.29 A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: September 8, 2026 10 a.m. Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this Regulatory Analysis, which must be received by the Department of Health and Human Services no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the public hearing. Comments should be directed to: Victoria L. Daniels 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Phone: 515.829.6021 Email: compliancerules@hhs.iowa.gov This proposed chapter was reviewed as part of the Red Tape Review process laid out by Executive Order 10. Through the Red Tape Review process, restrictive terms were removed, duplicative information was streamlined, and language was changed to be in line with modern procedures and practices. This proposed chapter establishes requirements for the payment of child care services. Child care services are for children of low-income parents who are in academic or vocational training, employed or looking for employment, unable to care for children due to physical or mental illness, or needing protective services to prevent or alleviate child abuse or neglect. Services may be provided in a licensed child care center, a registered child development home, the child’s own home, or a nonregistered family child care home. 1. Persons affected by the proposed rulemaking: Classes of persons that will bear the costs of the proposed rulemaking: • This proposed rulemaking does not have a cost to the public. Classes of persons that will benefit from the proposed rulemaking: • Child care facilities, children, and parents in Iowa will benefit from having clear and concise rules for how to receive child care services in Iowa. 895
Proposed Rule
ia-26-241: Allowable costs
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Public comment closed · opened August 19, 2026.
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The proposed rule on allowable costs outlines the types of expenses that companies can claim for reimbursement when they work with government contracts. This ensures that only approved costs are covered, which helps keep taxpayer money spent wisely.
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