Mutual customer matching with Child Support 277-51150000
For Child Support Unit (CSU) staff only
This page contains information on the process for mutual customer matching between Child Support and Centrelink.
Mutual customer matching process between Child Support and Centrelink
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Go to the External Customer Matching List (ECML) screen + Read more ... For Child Support Unit (CSU) staff only Code 'NNS' in Sys: field, 'N' in Env: field and press [Enter], then code 'ECML' in Nxt: field and press [Enter]. To open 2 sessions, enter the NNS system before opening a second session in the FAO system. |
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Search for cases requiring manual intervention + Read more ... The ECML screen is used for manual indexing that cannot be automatically determined as a clear and concise match. The ECML screen includes 2 sections, Selection Criteria for display and Child Support record details. Data received from Child Support will be displayed. To search for cases requiring manual linking, code:
The record display can be changed using the following codes in the Activity Status: field:
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Select case for action + Read more ... 'S'elect the record from the ECML screen to view or process. The External Customer Match Details (ECMD) screen will display a list of possible links in order of their strength as matches. Personal and address details are provided to assist in determining a link. The ECMD screen includes 2 sections:
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Make determination on a person match + Read more ... View the possible matches and determine if a record is suitable. Switch to the FAO system and check each potential match to determine which CRN should be linked. If more information is needed, 'S'elect the record. The External Customer Match Extra Detail (ECMX) screen will display a side by side view of the Child Support record and the selected Centrelink record. Detail displayed includes:
If a multiple person CRN is identified in the matching process, appropriate action must be taken. See Centrelink customer has multiple Customer Reference Numbers (CRN). Do the person’s details match and no Customer Identification Number (CIN) linked on the payee’s Centrelink record. Is the CIN unable to be matched via ECML?
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No CIN on Payee Record + Read more ... If the person’s details match on both Centrelink and Child Support systems, and the correct CIN is located on the Child Support record. Send an email to CLU to request:
In Customer First, create a manual review on the Review Registration (RVR) screen and complete the following fields:
The review will mature on the Due Date coded in the RVR activity. Workload Management will allocate the review for manual action. Procedure ends here. |
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Finalise activity + Read more ... If a suitable Centrelink record is found it can be linked on either of these screens:
Once a manual match has been determined, the Child Support record will complete and the CRN and Environment Id of the mutual customer will display. No further action can take place on this record. If there are no suitable Centrelink records, a no match can be recorded. On the ECMD screen, code 'N' in the Confirm Link/Match Customer Y/N: field and the Child Support record will complete with no CRN displayed. |