Foster Collaborative Governance Through Communication
This Management Minute video considers how open communication fosters collaborative governance.
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.
Cost Principles That Guide Head Start Grants Management
This Management Minute video identifies key cost principles that guide Head Start grants management.
How to Allocate Costs for Shared Services and Facilities
This Management Minute video identifies how to allocate costs for shared services and facilities.
How Segregation of Duties Safeguards Federal Funds
This Management Minute video describes how segregation of duties safeguards federal funds.
Three Federal Reports Every Grant Recipient Must File
This Management Minute video describes three federal reports every grant recipient must file in a timely manner.
Address Audit Findings with Corrective Action Plans
This Management Minute video describes how corrective action plans address audit findings and guide compliance.
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.
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.