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CAARO Updates

Information for select state and federal categorical programs and annual kindergarten through grade twelve (K–12) audits.

The purpose of the California Department of Education (CDE) Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office (CAARO) updates is to provide local educational agencies (LEAs) and other interested parties with timely information, such as notifications regarding key reporting deadlines, applications for funding, annual audits, and any other topics related to programs administered by CAARO.

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Description Dates

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Reporting Window for Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Application for Funding Page opened on May 1 and will close on December 15, 2026.

5/1/2026 - 12/15/2026

Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Grant Management and Reporting Tool (GMART) reporting window is open and will close on October 31, 2026.

 10/01/26-10/31/26

Federal Cash Management Data Collection (CMDC) reporting window opens October 10 and will close on October 31, 2026.

 10/10/26-10/31/26
FY 2026–27 California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) Opt-In Platform is open and will close on November 1, 2026. New and existing community school sites must opt-in by the deadline to receive CCSPP funds in FY 2026–27. 11/01/26

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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