Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting

Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting

Resources

This resource library is designed to be a user-friendly and easy way to find IDEA fiscal information within CIFR’s focus areas. Search the library or use the filters on the left to narrow the list of resources.

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What States Are Saying

The CIFR website is the first step in. I provided it to a newly hired staff member before their start date, and they loved the information—great news from a new colleague with no IDEA background or understanding.

Jul 2023CIFR developed or CIFR co-developed

From Data to Action: Using IDEA Fiscal Data

Use IDEA fiscal data to inform state technical assistance, policies, and practices with the questions in this online resource.

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Part C - Indirect Cost/Cost Allocation PlanMaintenance of Effort (MOE)Use of FundsPart B - Allocation of IDEA Part B Subgrants to LEAsCoordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE)Maintenance of State Financial Support (MFS)State Set-Aside

Jul 2022CIFR developed or CIFR co-developed

IDEA Part B Fiscal Timeline 1.3

Developed by CIFR, IDC, and NCSI, the IDEA Fiscal Timeline helps SEA staff plan and monitor the work they need to do to meet the fiscal requirements of IDEA.

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Part B - Allocation of IDEA Part B Subgrants to LEAsCoordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE)Maintenance of State Financial Support (MFS)State Set-Aside

Jan 2023CIFR developed or CIFR co-developed

Introducing the Updated and Expanded DCRT 2.0

An overview of the Data Collection and Reporting Tool (2.0), which now accommodates up to 12 years of MFS data. Reviews relevant resources in CIFR’s MFS Toolkit and improvements to the user experience.dd excerpt

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Part B - Maintenance of State Financial Support (MFS)

Jun 2022Federal agency

Resources for Grantees Website – Grants

This U.S. Department of Education web page contains resources pertaining to the three OSEP-administered IDEA formula grants that are awarded annually to provide services to 1) infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, 2) preschool children ages 3-5, and 3) special education for children and youth with disabilities.

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Part C - Indirect Cost/Cost Allocation PlanMaintenance of Effort (MOE)Use of FundsPart B - Allocation of IDEA Part B Subgrants to LEAsCoordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE)Maintenance of State Financial Support (MFS)State Set-Aside

Sep 2021CIFR developed or CIFR co-developed

Understanding the IDEA Part B State Grant Funding Cycle and Different Fiscal Years

This document reviews the life cycle of an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) state grant and how that cycle corresponds to federal and state fiscal years.

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Part B - Allocation of IDEA Part B Subgrants to LEAsCoordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS)Local Educational Agency (LEA) Maintenance of Effort (MOE)Maintenance of State Financial Support (MFS)State Set-Aside

Aug 2018CIFR developed or CIFR co-developed

Developing Written Procedures for Maintenance of State Financial Support

Developed by CIFR, this practice guide assists states in the development of written MFS procedures. It includes recommended components, key questions to consider, and sample text for states to adapt.

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Part B - Maintenance of State Financial Support (MFS)

Mar 2016CIFR developed or CIFR co-developed

Overview of the MFS Toolkit

This video introduction to the Maintenance of State Financial Support (MFS) Toolkit provides an overview of the Quick Reference Guide on MFS, the Funding Flow Ideograph Tool (FFIT), the Timeline Development Tool (TDT), and the Data Collection and Reporting Tool (DCRT). Video Transcript

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Part B - Maintenance of State Financial Support (MFS)