Ttile III Federal Program Monitoring:
According to the California Department of Education ( CDE) , Federal and state laws require the CDE to monitor the implementation of categorical programs operated by local education agencies (LEAs). LEAs are responsible for creating and maintaining programs that meet requirements.
LEAs are monitored to ensure that they meet fiscal and program requirements of federal categorical programs and mandated areas of state responsibility and funding.
The Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) Office coordinates reviews through a combination of data and document review and onsite visits. LEAs are assigned to one of four cycles: A, B, C, D. Each year, CDE analyzes extensive data for all LEAS which receive categorical funds in two of four cycles. LEAs may be selected for an on-site or online monitoring every two years.
Several factors, including compliance history, academic achievement, program size, and fiscal analysis, are considered in identifying LEAs for review. Using this selection criteria, approximately 60 LEAs and sites are selected for on-site or online monitoring. Several LEAs are also randomly selected each year for monitoring.
Related Resources
California Department of Education FPM Frequently Asked Questions