DFPS Centralized Background Check Unit
Handbook Revision, November 2013
This revision of the DFPS Centralized Background Check Unit Operating Handbook was published on November 1, 2013. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
New Policy Format
With this update the CBCU policies are now presented as a handbook. Except for the policy changes noted below, no changes were made to the content of these policies.
Original Operating Policy |
New CBCU Handbook Section |
CBCU-1104 Background Checks for Purchased Client Services |
1000 Background Checks for Purchased Client Services |
CBCU-2104 Background Checks for External User Access to Information Resources |
2000 Background Checks for External User Access to Information Resources |
CBCU-6102 DFPS History Checks for Prospective Employees |
3000 DFPS History Checks for Prospective Employees |
Background Checks for PCS
The items below are revised to better define who is considered a principal on a contract as well as to clarify who is exempt from the policy (particularly residential contractors). See:
1100 Policy
1200 Definitions
1721 Completing a Fingerprint-Based Check
Appendix 1000-3: PCS Background Check Exemption Chart