Belinda Rinker, JD Senior Advisor to the Office of Head Start Fiscal Leadership Beyond Compliance

Human Resources Program Governance ERSEA Child and Family Outcomes Annual Self- Assessment Child and Family Outcomes Communication Records & Reporting Facilities, Equipment & Supplies Planning Ongoing Monitoring Head Start Act Fiscal Regulations Audit Requirements HS Performance Standards Child Care Licensing Employment Laws Davis-Bacon Act CACFP

Compliant Fiscal Management Systems Fiscal Management System Recordkeeping and Reporting ProcurementCompensation Cost Principles Facilities and Property Non-federal Match Cost Allocation

Effective Fiscal Management Systems Coordinated Communicated Continuous Data Driven

Compliant and Effective Fiscal Management Systems Fiscal Management System Recordkeeping and Reporting ProcurementCompensation Cost Principles Facilities and Property Non-federal Match Cost Allocation Coordinated Communicated Continuous Data Driven

Fiscal Program Governance Coordinated Management

Communicated Accurate Appealing Audience-Specific

Data and Information Scheduled Evaluation e.g. Review or Audit Develop Plan of Action and Direct Resources to Goals Continually Respond With Course Corrections Evaluate Progress Implement Plan of Action Continuous Establish and Communicate Goals

Reminder: S.M.A.R.T. Goals  Specific: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How.  Measurable: Able to measure progress toward attainment.  Attainable: Possible to accomplish but a meaningful challenge.  Realistic: Both willing and able to work toward the objective.  Timely: Has a fixed time frame for accomplishment.

Data Driven Laws & Regulations Research Publications Guidance (OHS/ACF) Professional Organizations Local Community Families: Community Program Individual Children: Individuals & Groups Staff: Individuals & Groups

ProgramFiscalGovernanceManagement High Quality Child and Family Centered Services

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