New requirements will usually require an adjustment to the program plan including, changes in staffing, duties, etc. Current levels were based on proposed budgets contained in the FY2000-02 three year application. A standard percent of additional funds for FY 2001 was applied to all S1 grants. Either option is allowable. We hope not, however, it may become necessary in some cases.
Local programs do have the flexibility to pay staff if their budget allows.
If your program does not currently have locking filing cabinets, it is out of compliance with the Indicators of Program Quality. The federal government is not cutting back on funding. In actuality, all programs received an increase in FY 2001. We hope you can re-think your program so that this does not happen or is minimal. If reductions in other parts of the budget are needed, all non-instructional items should be reviewed.