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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

Federal Cash Management Data Collection (CMDC) opened on July 10 and will close on July 31, 2026

 7/10/2026 - 7/31/2026

Grant Management and Reporting Tool (GMART) opened on July 1 and will close on July 31, 2026

 7/1/2026 - 7/31/2026

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Last Reviewed: Monday, July 20, 2026
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