Ohio Department of Education ODE Stimulus Updates

Welcome to ODE’s Federal Stimulus Web Page. The American Recovery and

New Items 1/31/12:  SFSF – Data Collection and Reporting Requirements Revisions 1/31/12:  SFSF – Federal Register Final Requirement 1/12/12:  Enhancements to the Project Cash Request (PCR) 1/9/12:  USDOE – Year 1 Ohio Report on Race to the Top 1/9/12: GAO Report on Race to the Top

Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 provides new, one-time funding for several educational programs.

The information and links on this site are designed for educational entities and other stakeholders receiving ARRA funds. Additional information is provided for those who are interested in ARRA funds but may not be eligible for the education provisions under the Act. 

Click on the categorical links to the left for specific information about each program, including guidance, frequently asked questions, applications, allocations and awards.

Please note: items are added as they become available. If you need assistance finding information, please contact recovery@ode.state.oh.us.

If you suspect the abuse or fraud of any tax dollars, including federal stimulus funds, you can contact the Auditor of State at 866-FRAUD OH or by filing a report. You may also file a report with the Ohio Inspector General by clicking here, or with the Office of Inspector General, Washington D.C., by clicking here. In addition, for fraud related specifically to federal stimulus funds, a complaint can be filed with the federal Recovery Board by clicking here.

Main Education Programs in Stimulus

• Click here to view main education-related funds available to local educational agencies.
           

Reports

ARRA – CY 2011 4th Quarter Report:  Jobs Created and Retained - (1/23/12)
ARRA – CY 2011 4th Quarter Report:  Awards and Disbursements – (1/23/12)
        
Click here to view reports from previous quarters
Click here to view reports by Congressional District

Data and Reporting Guidance

• Ohio Department of Education Guidance
  • Quarterly 1512 Reporting Guidance (replaced 9/1/11)
    Replaced by items below:
    • -  ARRA 1512 Reporting Guidance (updated 12/1/11)
    • -  ARRA 1512 FAQs (updated 12/1/11)
    • -  ARRA 1512 User Manual
    • -  ARRA 1512 Reporting Guidance for Vendors
    • -  FTE Calculation Video Tutorial 
      -  FTE Data Entry Video Tutorial 
      -  FTE Calculation Worksheet 
  • Maintaining CCR Registration (9/10/10)
  • CCR Users Guide - (9/24/09)
  • What you need to register in CCR - (9/24/09)
  • New CCR process screenshots - - (9/24/09)
  • Instructions for entering DUNS number into OEDS (8/17/09)
  • ODE DUNS registration memo (7/22/09)
• Auditor of State Guidance
  • AOS Stimulus Tracker update (11/23/11)
• U.S. Department of Education Guidance
  • USDoE Clarifying Guidance Quarterly Reporting (updated 4/2/10)
• Office of Management and Budget Guidance
  • Updated Guidance on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (9/24/10)
  • Clarifying Guidance on Jobs Reporting (8/26/10)
  • Recipient Reporting Compliance Accountability  (5/4/10)
  • Updated Guidance on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (3/22/10)
  • Updated Reporting Guidance from OMB - (12/18/09)
  • OMB 1512 Reporting Guidance  (6/22/09)

Resources

• U.S. Department of Education’s Recovery Plan (6/2010)
        
• ODE Stimulus Talking Points - Helpful talking points for education stakeholders       
                                                         
• Special ARRA EdConnection - (8/14/09)
• Special August 2009 ODE Treasurers E-Newsletter dedicated to ARRA topics               
• Special April/May 2009 ODE Treasurers E-Newsletter dedicated to ARRA topics  
                                                       
• Joint Statement from Governor Ted Strickland and State Superintendent Deb Delisle (4/1/09)
                            
• ARRA Ethics Advisory (12/3/2009)

School Related - Administered by other agencies

• Ohio EPA - Ohio School Bus retrofits
        
• Qualified school construction bonds----OSFC (guidelines, application and supporting documents)

Other Web Links

• National Recovery Web site (recovery.gov)
• U.S. Department of Education - ARRA
• Ohio’s Recovery Web site (recovery.ohio.gov)
• U.S. Treasury Department's ARRA Web site
• U.S. Department of Education
• ODE CCIP
• eTech Ohio
• Ohio School Facilities Commission
• Ohio Board of Regents Recovery Web site
  

For more specific stimulus funding inquiries, please contact us at recovery@ode.state.oh.us.