Our Impact 10/01/2020 - 09/30/2024
CIFR supports all state Part C and Part B programs with implementing the IDEA fiscal requirements. Below are TA requests from states by focus area since October 2020.
| Topic1 | Number of TA Requests | |
|---|---|---|
| Part C Use of Funds | 389 | |
| Part B LEA Subgrants | 236 | |
| Part B LEA MOE | 217 | |
| Spanning Multiple Topics | 116 | |
| Part B CEIS | 91 | |
| Part B State Set-Aside | 85 | |
| Part B MFS | 44 | |
| DMS | 22 | |
| Part C Indirect Cost | 22 | |
| Part C MOE | 14 | |
| Total Requests | 1236 | |
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Fiscal Webinars
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IDEA Fiscal Forums
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What States Are Saying
Watch Positive Takes from CIFR's Part C IDEA Fiscal Forum Participants
One way CIFR helps states implement IDEA fiscal requirements is host IDEA Fiscal Forums. These in-person events provide opportunities for state staff to connect with colleagues from across the country, learn from TA experts, and engage with representatives from the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education.
TA Spotlights
We invite you to explore how CIFR training, resources, and ongoing support increase state staff knowledge and state capacity.
Fostering Fiscal Excellence: In-Person Events Build State Capacity for Effective Management of IDEA Dollars
CIFR’s in-person forums equip states with practical tools, specialized knowledge, and collaborative networks to improve IDEA fiscal accountability and develop sustainable, effective systems for managing federal dollars.
Sustaining Momentum and Achieving Impact When Part C Leadership Changes
Across two years of rapid turnover in one state’s IDEA fiscal staff, CIFR TA providers supported the need for continuity while encouraging systemic change.
Empowering States With Procedures: How a Writing Workshop Enhanced Fiscal Management
CIFR and NCSI provided expertise, dedicated time, and peer learning opportunities to help 18 states develop rigorous IDEA fiscal procedures.
CIFR’s Listserv Brings Together IDEA State Fiscal Staff
Launched in February 2015, the listserv is one of the first tools CIFR provided to IDEA fiscal specialists around the country. This simple method of group communication over email has become a powerful way for state staff to share information quickly and efficiently.
New Jersey Strengthens Foundations with Written Procedures
While preparing for the retirement of a veteran staff member, the New Jersey Department of Education worked with CIFR to document its fiscal processes related to the allocation of IDEA Part B subgrants.
New York Adapts CIFR Calculator to Deploy Statewide
CIFR helped the New York State Education Department roll out the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Calculator and supporting materials to more than 700 LEAs to improve the state’s capacity to gather and report complete IDEA fiscal data.
A Story of Intensive Support for South Carolina
CIFR provided tools and trainings to help South Carolina’s Office of Special Education Services resolve longstanding issues with the high-stakes IDEA requirement called maintenance of state financial support (MFS).
