Accession Number:

ADA106576

Title:

Head Start: An Effective Program but the Fund Distribution Formula Needs Revision and Management Controls Need Improvement.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC HUMAN RESOURCES DIV

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1981-07-23

Pagination or Media Count:

103.0

Abstract:

The Head Start program has evolved from a demonstration project into the largest preschool child development program in this country. This report discusses how funding problems and an inadequate management control system could affect enrollment levels and program quality.

Descriptors:

• *MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• *EDUCATION
• *PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING
• *CHILDREN
• REQUIREMENTS
• POLICIES
• UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
• SCHOOLS
• STUDENTS
• TRAINING
• OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
• STANDARDS
• USER NEEDS
• ALLOCATIONS
• SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
• FEDERAL BUDGETS
• SOCIAL WELFARE
• GRANTS

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Government and Political Science
• Humanities and History

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE