### Question
What does core data elements mean?


### Answer
**Core data elements** has the following meaning in *31 U.S.C. § 6401*:

> data elements relating to financial management, administration, or management that—


(A) are not program-specific in nature or program-specific outcome measures, as defined in section 1115(h) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 6401*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-GENERAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 64-DATA STANDARDS FOR GRANT REPORTING**

