Notes to SEFA
The Institute did not pass through any federal funds to subrecipients.
The major Federal Award Program selected for testing is as follows: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - Alaska Native Educational Programs The requirements of the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance require all major programs as determined by the auditor on a risk-based approach and/or at least 40% (20% for low-risk auditees) of all federal awards be subject to specific control and/or compliance testing. The Sealaska Heritage Institute’s program subject to these requirements is listed above. The total expenditures of this program represent 91.85% of the total federal expenditures.
ALASKA NATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - ALN 84.356A To support projects that recognize and address the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students, to recognize the role of Alaska Native languages and cultures and to integrate Alaska Native languages and cultures into education, to support supplemental education programs that benefit Alaska Natives, and to ensure the maximum participation by Alaska Native educators and leaders in programs designed to serve Alaska Native students. Mandatory activities include: (1) the development and implementation of plans, methods, strategies, and activities to improve the educational outcomes of Alaska Natives; and (2) the collection of data to assist in the evaluation of Alaska Native Programs. Allowable activities include, but are not limited to: (1) the development of curricula and education programs that address the educational needs of Alaska Native students; (2) the development and operation of student enrichment programs in science and mathematics; (3) professional development activities for educators; (4) family literacy services; and (5) dropout prevention programs.