School Safety Grant Compliance, Multiple K12 School Districts, North Carolina
Project Overview:
Through the NC Department of Public Safety, K12 school districts received $75 million in funding for a two-year cycle. Studiously provided grant management and fiscal compliance support, ensuring that all project expenditures and deliverables met federal and state audit standards.
Our Role:
Conducted a full review of grant financial controls and subrecipient documentation within the first 60 days of engagement.
Created a custom monitoring protocol including quarterly financial reconciliations and semiannual performance reviews.
Supported staff with budget amendments, closeout documentation, and audit preparation.
Led training workshops for subrecipients on eligible cost tracking, documentation, and corrective action resolution.
Results:
Successful audit with zero findings or questioned costs
Over $1.5 million in federal reimbursements processed with full documentation
Developed federal and state-compliant record retention and reporting templates adopted across other districts
Enhanced collaboration between county staff, nonprofits, and state partners through structured reporting cycles
