Section 4: Designated State Unit (DSU)

4.1 Administrative Support Services – 34 CFR 364.4; 34 CFR 364.22(b)

4.1A Describe the administrative support services to be provided by the DSU for the SILS (Part B) program and, if the State is a Section 723 State, for the CIL (Part C) program.

Refer to the SPIL Instructions for additional information about administrative support services.

DSU provides staff and fiscal resources to provide financial and technical assistance in planning, budget development and evaluation of center activities; financial management support including audits; personnel development; and recordkeeping activities and administrative support.

In-kind administrative support is available via staff involved as ex-officio members of SILC and execution of related functions. Liaisons from DRS and DBS actively participate in plan development, SILC meetings and interim matters. Financially, the DSU provides funding for SILC operations with a proportionate participation by DRS and DBS. The DSU also channels funds to CILS to facilitate the operations for the independent CIL network.

4.1B Describe other DSU arrangements for the administration of the IL program, if any.

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