No, I was not surprised by this information.
No, I was aware of this information.
No, I was not surprised. The government never distributes funds without creating accountability for the management of those funds. Understanding all of the checks and balances that come with the distribution of funds is difficult. It requires organization and accountability within the LEA.
No, it is not surprising that there are multiple rules and regulations that apply to federal grants such as the Perkins program. The biggest challenge may be the process of educating all administrators to ensure they have a strong foundation in these rules and regulations as they implement their programs.
No, surprise when it comes to federal grant "red tape" and "strings".
No it did not surprise me, it is expected that there would be oversight on how funds are to be spent, at the state and local level, as well.
