Overview
A review by the staff of External Assurance includes the
audit of State Categoricals and fiscal/programmatic compliance
review of State and Federal Grants.
Districts are selected for review based on the need to meet
regulatory cycles and through a risk-based selection process
that includes the district's geographics and size. Sources
of revenue for districts are also selected for review based
upon risk analysis.
Districts will be notified of an upcoming review by the receipt
of an announcement letter which is sent 45 days in advance.
Staff also calls in advance to arrange a mutually acceptable
time and date. To be prepared for your review, you may also
wish to review the checklist
and list of "Proof
Indicators" to know what records and documents will
be needed to prepare for the visit.
In FY08 districts will also
be required to complete a self-monitoring
review for NCLB programs through the IWAS system. There
will be links to the federal guidelines, rules and regulations
that govern the grants. A crosswalk
between the NCLB required policies/procedures and those provided
by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) on a subscription
basis is provided here.
A sample
of a completed Monitoring Instrument is available here.
The previous year's data will load for those of you who have
completed this last year. You can then update only those portions
that have changed. The deadline for submitting is 11/30/2007.
In FY08 districts will be using
the electronic resource for the annual NCLB Title I Comparability
analysis. This submittal deadline is 11/30/2007. The
form can be submitted electronically and is available through
the IWAS
system. Instructions on completing and filing your comparability
analysis are available here
or in the IWAS system. There are changes to the FY08 directions
you will want to pay particular attention to. Direct your
questions to Paul Williams at 217/782-7970 or e-mail pwilliam@isbe.net
Title I Comparability instructions and forms
For your convenience a "Customer
Service Survey" form is available to provide us with
feedback on the audit/monitoring visit experience. We welcome
your comments that will help us improve our delivery of service.
You may mail or fax your survey form to Paul Williams at pwilliam@isbe.net.
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