Cost and Reimbursement Comparison Schedule (CRCS)

The mandatory CRCS submission deadline has been extended until further notice.  LEAs will not be required to submit the first CRCS by November 30, 2007.  LEAs should check the LEA website periodically for new deadline information.

CRCS Training Materials

        The CRCS training materials will provide LEAs with important information on how to complete these mandatory CRCS forms.  In addition, the training materials will help LEAs identify changes that may be required of their financial reporting systems, in order to comply with the CRCS reporting requirements.  CRCS training materials may be downloaded below.

• CRCS Handout Packet (PDF)
• CRCS Draft Instructions (PDF)

CRCS Presentation

• CRCS Introduction (PDF)
• Section I (PDF) - Overview of SB 231 and SPA 03-024 Implementation
• Section II  (PDF) - Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) Guidelines
• Section III (PDF, 4.8 MB) - CRCS Guidelines and Supporting Documentation Examples
• Section IV (PDF, 5.6 MB) - Completion of Sample CRCS

CRCS Training DVDs

Regional CRCS trainings were conducted earlier in 2005 and 2006.  In addition, CRCS training DVDs were previously sent to LEAs in the October EDS Medi-Cal publication.  LEAs and billing vendors may request a copy of a duplicate CRCS taining DVD by e-mailing

• LEA@dhcs.ca.gov.

CRCS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

CRCS FAQs will assist LEAs complete these mandatory CRCS forms.  These may be downloaded below.

• CRCS FAQs (PDF)

CRCS FORMS

• CRCS Forms