Apply Effective Internal Controls and Reporting
Internal controls and reporting procedures protect and maximize a Head Start program's federal award.
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Fiscal Management
Strong fiscal systems are key to a healthy program. The materials in this topic guide programs in making the most of their financial resources. Explore tools to help grantees account for their federal assets, comply with regulations, avoid waste, manage risk, and strengthen internal controls. Find information to support grantees in generating in-kind contributions and meeting matching requirements. Learn how to develop sound reporting systems, and execute budgets that reflect program goals and priorities.
Financial Audits: Key Regulations and Tips
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.
Head Start New Fiscal Officer Training Inventory
Use this training inventory to help fiscal officers identify strengths and gaps in their knowledge. Learn ways to establish training priorities.
Fiscal Checklist: Policy and Regulation Compliance
Use this checklist and planning tool to identify and comply with Head Start fiscal policies and regulations. It will be helpful for directors, managers, and Policy Council members.
Attachment A: Allowable Uses of Quality Improvement Funds as Specified in the Head Start Act
Review the allowable uses of quality improvement funds for Head Start and Early Head Start programs based on Sec. 640(a)(5) of the Head Start Act.
FY 2020 Quality Funding for Head Start Programs and Supporting Children and Families Impacted by Trauma
Watch this webinar for an overview of the $250 million in Quality Improvement funding appropriated to Head Start programs in fiscal year 2020, including allowable uses of funds to support a trauma-informed approach.
CARES Act Funding to Support Head Start Programs, Children, and Families
Watch this webinar to hear Office of Head Start leadership discuss new funding to support needs related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Fiscal Management During the COVID-19 Emergency
Listen as Office of Head Start leadership discuss how fiscal management has been impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 emergency, as well as the use of available supplemental and relief funding.
Fiscal Management During the COVID-19 Emergency: A Follow-Up Conversation
Hear from Office of Head Start leadership in a question and answer session about appropriate fiscal management during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency.
1303.4 Federal financial assistance, non-federal match, and waiver requirements.
Grant recipients must contribute 20% as nonfederal match each budget period, with federal financial assistance not exceed 80% of the approved total program costs. This standard also addresses waiver requirements.
