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The Federal and State Monitoring Department (FSM Department) conducts statutorily required fiscal and administrative monitoring reviews related to federal and state grant awards made by the Illinois State Board of Education. The Department also reviews grantee Single Audits 2 CFR 200.501 and issues Management Decision Letters.

Federal and State Monitoring Mission and Purpose

The FSM Department's purpose is to support the students of Illinois by ensuring grant funds are being spent with fidelity. The FSM Department’s mission is to conduct monitoring reviews of grant recipients using a risk-based selection process to determine whether grant funds are being spent in accordance with grant parameters and for allowable purposes. Grant funds must be spent in a way that conforms with state and federal fiscal and administrative statutes, rules, and requirements.​​​​

Audit and Monitoring Resources

​​The checklists that the FSM Department provides are to assist Local Education​​ Agencies (LEAs) in preparing for our visit. Click on the links below to view and download a PDF version of the list of items ISBE may require from each program. These checklists are not exhaustive, and in certain cases, the FSM department may require an LEA to provide additional information.

Programs that are not listed, should refer to the Financial Audit and Monitoring Review Preliminary Survey Checklist for a list of required documentation. Requests for technical assistance pertaining to program-specific issues should be directed to the program area for that grant.

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