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.
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.
Management Minute Video Series
These animated videos describe best practices for addressing the fiscal regulations and requirements that guide Head Start grant recipients.
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.
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.
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.
Publication 4221, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations
The IRS has published an easy-to-use brochure that contains the information most tax-exempt organizations need in order to obtain and maintain their status. Grantees will find this information beneficial to their organizations. It provides references to other IRS publications and forms. It also provides special telephone numbers organizations can call for help on more complex issues.
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Webinar
Watch this webinar about the new uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards. These requirements went into effect Dec. 26, 2014.