Select a sample of administrative expenditures at the Contractor level and trace to supporting documentation showing that the cost for materials or other expenses are supported by accounting reports. Select a sample of Start-up expenditures and trace to supporting documentation showing that the cost for materials or other expenses are supported by accounting reports. If appropriate, ensure any advance has been reconciled and out” in the “zeroed accounting records. If end of the year expenditures are reviewed; check and see if any unexpended Pre-K funds were remaining; if so, see that it was returned to the State. 5. Eligibility Compliance Requirements The specific requirements for eligibility are found in – legislation and the Program Requirements and Guidance Manual. This requirement specifies the criteria for determining the individuals that can participate in the program and include: Age Requirements Children to be enrolled must be four years of age on or before August 31st in the year served. Children age eligible for kindergarten cannot be served with NC Pre-K funds. Priority Requirements Children in families with annual incomes at or below 75% of the State Median Income (SMI) level are eligible for services. NC Pre-K Child has at least one parent or legal guardian of this child is an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States (i.e., Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air force, and Coast Guard) or a Reserve unit of the armed forces who is ordered to active duty by the proper authority within the last 18 months or expected to be ordered within the next 18 months. A child whose parent or legal guardian has been seriously injured or killed while on active duty is also eligible. Other Eligibility Requirements: Once children who are at-risk have been served, service may be provided to other eligible children who meet one of the criteria below; Limited English Proficiency (LEP) as indicated by the family and/or speaking limited or no English in the home; Developmental/Educational Need as indicated by the child’s performance results on a developmental screening;
Select a sample of administrative expenditures at the Contractor level and trace to supporting documentation showing that the cost for materials or other expenses are supported by accounting reports. Select a sample of Start-up expenditures and trace to supporting documentation showing that the cost for materials or other expenses are supported by accounting reports. If appropriate, ensure any advance has been reconciled and “zeroed out” in the accounting records. If end of the year expenditures are reviewed; check and see if any unexpended Pre-K funds were remaining; if so, see that it was returned to the State. 5. Eligibility Compliance Requirements – The specific requirements for eligibility are found in legislation and the Program Requirements and Guidance Manual. This requirement specifies the criteria for determining the individuals that can participate in the program and include: Age Requirements Children to be enrolled must be four years of age on or before August 31st in the year served. Children age eligible for kindergarten cannot be served with NC Pre-K funds. Priority Requirements Children in families with annual incomes at or below 75% of the State Median Income (SMI) level are eligible for NC Pre-K services. Child has at least one parent or legal guardian of this child is an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States (i.e., Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air force, and Coast Guard) or a Reserve unit of the armed forces who is ordered to active duty by the proper authority within the last 18 months or expected to be ordered within the next 18 months. A child whose parent or legal guardian has been seriously injured or killed while on active duty is also eligible. Other Eligibility Requirements: Once children who are at-risk have been served, service may be provided to other eligible children who meet one of the criteria below; Limited English Proficiency (LEP) as indicated by the family and/or speaking limited or no English in the home; Developmental/Educational Need as indicated by the child’s performance results on a developmental screening;
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