Gina Marie Thomas

The individual(s) responsible for the oversight and management of the Perkins funds should have an in-depth knowledge of the management standards outlined.  It is their responsibility to ensure that those who receive specific funding for an approved activity or authorized procurement understand the specific standard applicable to that award.  

The cost principles help govern through specific and consist guidance to ensure that all who receive Perkins funding are compliant with the legislation.

The spending rules support the goals to implement, strengthen, and grow CTE programs while providing the framework of compliance outlined in the Pekins legislation.

There is no surprise for the many regulations for the Perkins funding.  Due to the multiple layers of Perkins fund distribution and the management is not the same as other Federal programs that are given directly to the institution instead of through the state's department of education, many in leadership roles that are not directly involved in the Perkins processes do not realize the volume of regulations that must be followed.