Unspent Wages Worksheet
Use this electronic worksheet to calculate unspent salary and fringe benefit dollars related to understaffing and to make decisions on how to re-budget those funds.
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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.
COVID-19 Grant Closeout
In this webinar, staff from the Office of Head Start and the Office of Grants Management discuss how to close out COVID-19 grants.
Grant Closeouts and Unobligated Balances
Watch this webinar to better understand the closeout process for your Head Start grant awards.
Treatment of Rebates, Refunds, Discounts, and Similar Cost Savings
This Information Memorandum (IM) provides guidance on cost-saving measures and how the savings should be treated by the recipient toward the Head Start award. This IM supersedes ACF-IM-HS-12-09.
Navigating Audits and Investigations with the HHS Office of Inspector General
Learn more about engaging with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) on audits and investigations.
Improper Payment Study and Recordkeeping
Watch this webinar to learn more about the importance of strong financial recordkeeping and reporting systems
Defend the Spend Recipient Guide
Discover tips and tools for submitting required payment justifications that demonstrate accountability and transparency for all federal funding.
Comparability of Wages
Management staff and financial officers will benefit from reading this section to ensure that employees are compensated according to salary scales that are based on training and experience. The Head Start Act indicates that Early Head Start and Head Start staff shall not receive compensation at a rate which is in excess of the average rate of compensation paid in the area where the program is carried out.
Continental United States Per Diem Rates for Federal Travel Customers
This publication provides per diem rates for Federal travel in the continental United States. Federal travel customers will find this resource useful when planning and arranging their travel activities.
Types of Indirect Cost Rates
Grantees who are negotiating for an indirect cost rate should find this information helpful in determining which type would benefit their organization. The three types of indirect cost rates are provisional, predetermined, and fixed with carry-forward.
