The Crete Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent continually evaluate the distribution of duties to employees and closely monitor federal program finances. The Chief Financial Officer will continue to separate duties to the greatest extent possible with available staff. The Director of Federal Programs will assist in strengthening internal controls by actively participating in the preparation and review of grant expenditures, reimbursement requests, budget-to-actual reports, and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are accurate, properly approved, and comply with federal grant requirements. The Director of Federal Programs will also monitor federal program activities, review exception reports, and provide an additional layer of oversight for federally funded transactions. The District will continue to evaluate opportunities to implement additional compensating controls as staffing and resources permit.