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Fiscal Management

Improper Payment Review Data Scanner

Head Start grant recipients can use this tool to check Phase 1 Improper Payment Study spreadsheets for data quality and errors, receive guidance, and reduce Unknown Payments.

Ensure Your Phase 1 Spreadsheet Is Ready for Submission

This tool helps ensure your Improper Payment Review spreadsheet meets submission requirements before you upload it to HSES for official review.

Participants in the Office of Head Start's FY26 Improper Payment Review are required to submit a spreadsheet of all transactions tied to drawdowns made in FY25.