The user identification system provided ensures that only designated users can carry out data editing tasks. All users can view all options, but to change data values they must first click the Edit button. If the user has appropriate rights the data are then unlocked, but otherwise a message is generated informing the user they are not permitted to do this.
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- Who is using the Cost Calculator?
- How does the Cost Calculator compare with other packages on the market?
- What is involved in implementing the Cost Calculator and what assistance is available?
- How does the Cost Calculator define emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and children with disability (CWD)?
- Does the Cost Calculator distinguish between different placement providers and location within or outside the local authority area?
- Can the Cost Calculator use data on geographical distances and post-codes?
- How does the Calculator link costs to actual outcomes?
- How does the Cost Calculator link with statutory returns and performance indicators?
- Can the Cost Calculator predict future costs? What does the ‘What if’ analysis do?
- How can we ensure that only selected users are able to edit and delete data on children, placements and costs in the Cost Calculator?
- What if our financial information shows only the total paid to a carer, not the cost of each specific placement?
- Can we apply a different inflation rate to each cost component?
- The Calculator uses data based on weekly placement costs. What if our times period for payments differ?
- How does the Calculator handle historic costs?
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