FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

John L. Winn

Commissioner of Education

F. PHILIP HANDY,

Chairman

T. WILLARD FAIR,

Vice Chairman

Members

DONNA G. CALLAWAY

ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ

PHOEBE RAULERSON

KATHLEEN SHANAHAN

LINDA K. TAYLOR

INCREASING THE QUANTITY AND IMPROVING THE

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QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS

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February 6, 2006

MEMORANDUM

TO:

District School Superintendents

Charter School Directors

FROM:

Steven Adams, Director

Charter, Virtual and Home Education

SUBJECT:

Technical Assistance Paper, Charter School Program Subgrantee Conflict of

Interest

Guidelines

We are pleased to provide this technical assistance paper (TAP) designed to provide guidance to

charter school administrators in avoiding conflicts of interest when administering Federal grants.

It outlines the administrative and fiscal responsibilities of subgrantees and summarizes

procurement standards designed to ensure that equipment and services purchased with Federal

funds are in compliance with Federal statutes and State requirements.

If you have questions or need additional information concerning this TAP, please contact Karen

Hines-Henry at 850-245-0502 or karen.hines@fldoe.org.

SA/jh

cc:

District Finance Officers

VIRGINIA GENTLES

Executive Director

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Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice

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325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 522 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0502 • Fax (850) 245-0875