Description
The overall goal of the Carl D. Perkins Act is improvement of career and technical education at the local level. CESA 9 serves as the fiscal agent for the administration of the Carl D. Perkins Act funding to local districts.
Per grant authorization, CESA 9 will retain 5% of each district’s allocation for fiscal responsibilities, including but not limited to:
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Administration of the Carl D. Perkins Act funds, including preparation and monitoring of the consortium’s budget and claims submission as required by the Department of Public Instruction
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Monitor district budgets to ensure timely expenditures and claiming
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Payment to districts for reimbursement of approved project expenditures
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Preparation and submission of the year-end report
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Tracking and follow-up through an annual audit of all documentation as required by grant regulations
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Biennial coordination of the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA)
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