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.
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.
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.
Examine Uniform Guidance and Related Regulations
Uniform Guidance streamlines and consolidates government requirements for receiving and using federal awards. In this way, it reduces the administrative burden for programs and improves outcomes.
Navigating the Head Start Grant Process
Head Start programs adhere to certain financial and administrative requirements. Explore the resources below as you provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to low-income children and families. Also, find materials detailing the requirements of the grant process.
Apply Effective Internal Controls and Reporting
Internal controls and reporting procedures protect and maximize a Head Start program's federal award.
Make the Most of Cost Allocation, Cost Principles, Indirect Costs, and Budgeting
Learn more about cost allocation principles and practices. Find out how they help Head Start programs organize their funding sources and comply with federal regulations.
Determining Non-Federal Match
Head Start grantees are required to provide a 20 percent non-federal match. This can come through resources donated by the communities they serve and state funding as appropriate.
Checklist for Conducting Needs Assessment Surveys: Developing a Plan for Identifying Local Needs and Resources
This checklist is helpful in determining when and how to conduct a needs assessment. Program directors and services area managers can use it when identifying local needs and resources.
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Grantees can find helpful information about implementing uniform guidance for non-federal entities and indirect costs and cost allocation. Review information about fiscal policies and procedures and learn more about real property reporting, requests and procurement. Note: These resources are under review.