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Explore these resources for information on the process of organizing records into topic-specific summaries. These summaries provide key information to program leadership for decision-making, generating timely reports for program improvement, and informing parents and other stakeholders about progress toward program goals. Recordkeeping and reporting together make up one of the 12 program management systems.
Use this sample periodic payment form when you elect to have the contractor document payments to those involved in the renovation or construction project. For grantees or delegate agencies, the information listed documents that the contractor has paid all costs associated with the project. This keeps the contractor from placing a lien on the Head Start or Early Head Start grantee or delegate property.
All of the grant related standard forms are posted on the Grants.gov Forms Repository website. Fiscal staff, grants writing staff and senior staff within Head Start programs and organizations applying for grants can download PDF versions of grant application forms. There also are reporting forms, certification forms, and disclosure forms.
Find resources to help design and distribute Head Start reports and manage recordkeeping activities.
In this tip sheet, learn about key regulations concerning the financial audits of Head Start programs. Also, learn the steps for selecting an auditor and related online resources.
Learn about the key concepts and vocabulary that frame cost allocation discussions and practical ways to assign the shared cost of a resource, good, or service.
This standard focuses on establishing program goals, monitoring program performance, using data for continuous improvement, and reporting.
The federal law authorizing the Head Start program, Public Law 110-134 "Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007", requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to submit reports to Congress on a scheduled basis.
This Management Minute video describes three federal reports every grant recipient must file in a timely manner.
HeadStart.gov
official website of the Administration for Children and Families
