Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Manage funds to maximize units of care and meet monthly fund utilization targets; b. Project expenditure of operations, quality, and direct child care funds; c. Design program services to minimize operational and/or administrative costs; d. Maintain track, and report expenditures using The Workforce Information System of Texas (TWIST), Child Care Automated Attendance (CCAA) System and internal accounting systems; e. Determine and document all eligibility for child care services based upon Board and TWC Rules and policies; f. Manage a waiting list of pre-screened families; g. Implement an approved quality improvement plan and promote and administer the Texas Rising Star Certification Program and other local and state-wide projects that increase the quality of early care and education h. The CCS Operator will work in close collaboration with child care providers and other agencies and individuals concerned with child care and early education issues; i. The CCS Operator will promote quality child care and serve as a major community resource for information education, and training on community child care issues. j. Prepare budgets and budget amendments; k. Provide an accurate and auditable record of all financial transactions; l. Maintain records and report in a manner prescribed by the Board; m. Establish internal controls to ensure propriety of information, compliance with established rules, safeguarding of assets, efficient use of resources and accomplishment of established objectives and goals; n. Offer low-income families an expanded choice of accessible child care; o. Provide child care and parenting information, and resource assistance to families; p. Recruit and retain eligible child care providers throughout the region, manage provider agreements, and ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies; q. Coordinate services with various State and local child care resources.