COVID-19 Administrative and Fiscal Flexibilities
Get an update on the status of COVID-19 administrative and fiscal flexibilities available to programs.
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 Essentials Series
Use Financial Essentials courses, available on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio, to create fundable Head Start grant applications and build strong fiscal management systems.
Management Matters: Cost Allocation
Cost allocation is the process of assigning the shared cost of an item or service to two or more programs, and it's a key element of fiscal management systems.
Cost Allocation Tip Sheet
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.