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.

Key Dates

Description	Dates
Federal Cash Management Data Collection (CMDC) LEAs report cash balances for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) programs, which are used by CAARO to calculate apportionment payments. Title I, Part A; Title I, Part D, Subpart 2; Title II, Part A; Title III; and Title IV, Part A	4/10/26 - 4/30/26
Expenditure Deadline for One-Time State Programs LEAs must fully expend and liquidate funds for the following programs: A–G Completion Improvement Grant, FY 2021–22 Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant, FY 2022– 23 Educator Effectiveness Block Grant, FY 2021–22	6/30/26

Description

Dates

Federal Cash Management Data Collection (CMDC)
LEAs report cash balances for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) programs,
which are used by CAARO to calculate apportionment payments.
Title I, Part A; Title I, Part D, Subpart 2; Title II, Part A; Title III; and Title IV, Part A

4/10/26 -
4/30/26

Expenditure Deadline for One-Time State Programs
LEAs must fully expend and liquidate funds for the following programs:

A–G Completion Improvement Grant, FY 2021–22
Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant, FY 2022– 23
Educator Effectiveness Block Grant, FY 2021–22

6/30/26

Updates

Update Issue #2026-05 (Posted 20-Apr-2026)

Update Issue #2026-06 (Coming Soon)

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