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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are we updating the MFSP eBusiness Centre?
The MFSP eBusiness Centre is being updated to create a more user-friendly, efficient and effective system and to facilitate better data collection and submission for C/MFRCs, and information analysis for DMFS.

What is included in the update?
The updated system will include the Request for Funds (formerly called the Funding Application), the Service Delivery Agreement, and the Quarterly Report (formerly called the Quarterly Expenditure Report).

What’s new with the Request for Funds?
It’s shorter! The Request for Funds focuses on what has changed in the environment and operations of the Centre, what activities and services will be offered in response and the funding increase or decrease being requested to support this level of service delivery.

C/MFRCs will be asked specific information about:

• communities where services will be provided;
• projected increases and decreases in staff;
• community partners; and,
• volunteer involvement and community leadership.

What’s changed in the Service Delivery Agreement?
In the new system, the Service Delivery Agreement will be the most significant funding document. Rather than identifying services and programs by local names, C/MFRCs will be asked to select which programs and services they offer from a pre-defined list. This will enable DMFS to produce comparative, statistical reports with cumulative data using consistent definitions. As well, C/MFRCs will certify that they comply with applicable policies and standards and are eligible to receive public funding.

In addition, the Service Delivery Agreement will ask C/MFRCs to provide:

• confirmation or amendments to data provided in the Request for Funds;
• an organizational chart instead of a personnel cost worksheet;
• new initiatives in each category, and associated costs; and,
• projected numbers of participants in services and activities by quarter.

What’s changed in the Quarterly Report?
The projected financial and statistical information from the Service Delivery Agreement will be transferred automatically into the Quarterly Report. Centres will then be asked to report their “actuals” on these statistics, and provide a rationale for variances. This new information will allow DMFS to reflect to our funder what C/MFRCs actually do, rather than merely what they intend to do!

This is the first of a series of Frequently Asked Questions. To assist us with the development of future questions and answers for C/MFRCs, send us an email with your feedback at MFSPfunding@cfpsa.com.