Dec 18, 2025 · CIFR operates under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #H373F250001. The contents and resources on this website do not necessarily represent the policy or reflect the …

This resource library makes it easy to find IDEA fiscal information within CIFR’s focus areas, including key resources for new state staff. Enter search terms or use the filters at left to narrow the list.

If you are a state staff member with IDEA fiscal responsibilities and have a question for CIFR, please contact your assigned state TA liaisons from the list below.

What We Do The Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting (CIFR) is a technical assistance (TA) center funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Department of Education that helps …

Jul 9, 2025 · IDEA state fiscal specialists were invited to join CIFR and state staff to talk about how state educational agencies review and approve LEAs’ applications for special education funds.

CIFR practice guides help state staf understand how to implement the fiscal reporting requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These guides are not an oficial interpretation of …

Developed by CIFR, this practice guide helps states write clear procedures for implementing the IDEA Part C MOE requirements. It includes guiding questions and sample language for key procedural …

Developed by CIFR, this document reviews the life cycle of an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) state grant and how that cycle corresponds to federal and state fiscal years.

The Center for IDEA Fiscal Reporting (CIFR) invited Part C coordinators and IDEA state fiscal staff to attend the Part C IDEA Fiscal Forum 2025.

Developed by CIFR, this calculator enables SEAs and LEAs to determine, for up to 10 years, whether the LEA MOE eligibility (budget) and compliance (expenditure) standards have been met by any of …