To transform the Department of Education (ED or Department) into a high-performance, customer-focused organization by providing services to our customers that help them do a better job of managing their people, processes, and overall strategy.
OFO works to transform the Department of Education (ED or Department) into a high-performance, customer-focused organization by providing services to our customers that help them do a better job of managing their people, processes, and overall strategy.
The Office of Finance and Operations (OFO) is made up of the offices listed below. For guidance and resource information see the linked pages that follow each office.
Guidance documents represent the Department of Education's (Department) current thinking on a topic. They do not create or confer any rights for or on any person and do not impose any requirements beyond those required under applicable law and regulations. Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law or as incorporated into a contract.
Non-guidance information, The OMB Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R 200) and the Education Department Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), are available at the following link: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards – October 29, 2015.
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U.S. Department of Education
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Get to know the people who lead the OESE team.
Find a list of our programs and grants listed in numerical order by their Assistance Listing Number (ALN).
Find a list of our programs and grants listed in alphabetical order by office here.
(OESE) supports numerous technical assistance providers, including technical assistance networks, the Comprehensive Centers and other national technical assistance centers to provide content expertise, evidence-based tools and resources, and direct support to effectively address State and local grantee needs and assist with implementation of federal programs across key program areas.
On this page, you will find descriptions of each Technical Assistance Center, the services it provides, and where to find more information.
OSS offers technical assistance across grant programs to address State needs through one-on-one individualized support for States.
Find links to important resources flagged by the OESE team.
Use this searchable database to find key documents related to School Support and Accountability.
View reports for each State, the Bureau of Indian Education, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for executing programs under the ESEA.
SEAC supports state and local education agencies in their efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism and increase student engagement.
NALRC provides access to Hawaiian, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) language services and resources for K-12 schools, colleges and educators.
OESE issues written guidance to support the implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).