Federal Program Monitor
- Coordinates districtwide Federal Program Monitoring
- Maintains required documentation and evidence
- Conducts internal compliance reviews
- Supports schools in meeting federal requirements
- Monitors corrective actions
- Prepares for California Department of Education (CDE) reviews
- Provides technical assistance to school sites
- Ensures continuous compliance throughout the year
What is Federal Program Monitoring (FPM)
School districts, direct-funded charter schools, and county offices that receive funding for certain programs may be chosen for a review by the state. The purpose of the review is to ensure that they are spending the funding as required by law. At the end of each review, the state will complete a report that details any findings of non-compliance and informs the school, district, or county office how to correct the findings.
The California Department of Education (CDE) works to provide a coordinated and transparent monitoring process. Within the CDE, the Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) office has been designated to supervise the FPM reviews, which take place either in person or online.
When does OUHSD participate in FPM?
Federal and state laws require the California Department of Education (CDE) to monitor implementation of categorical programs operated by local educational agencies (LEAs). LEAs are responsible for creating and maintaining programs which meet minimum fiscal and programmatic requirements.
LEAs are assigned to one of four cohorts: A, B, C or D. Each school year, approximately 125 LEAs are selected for review—60 LEAs from one cohort for an onsite review, and 65 LEAs from a different cohort for an online review. The LEAs are selected using established selection criteria including program size, fiscal analysis, compliance history, and continuous improvement. The Cohort Rotation Schedule by School Year demonstrates the rotation of the cohorts over a four-year cycle.
OUHSD is aligned with COHORT A. Reviews rotate for school years 2026-2027 and again 2028-2029.
Resources and Program Instruments
CDE FPM Instruments (v 2025-2026)