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Fiscal Year 2026 Management Challenges Facing the U.S. Department of Education

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Title: Fiscal Year 2026 Management Challenges Facing the U.S. Department of Education
Language: English
Authors: Office of Inspector General (OIG) (ED)
Source: Office of Inspector General, US Department of Education. 2026.
Availability: Office of Inspector General, US Department of Education. Available from: ED Pubs. P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-1398. Tel: 877-433-7827; e-mail: edpubs@edpubs.ed.gov; Web site: https://oig.ed.gov/reports/list
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Performance, Federal Legislation, Federal Government, Strategic Planning, Public Agencies, Program Administration, Program Evaluation, Financial Audits, Deception, Accountability, Institutional Mission, Student Loan Programs, Grants, Federal Aid, Agency Cooperation, Information Security
Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Government Performance and Results Act 1993, Pell Grant Program
Abstract: In accordance with the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, the OIG reports annually on the most serious management and performance challenges the U.S. Department of Education (Department) faces. For FY 2026, we identified five management challenges the Department faces as it continues its efforts to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. These challenges are add (1) change management; (2) oversight and monitoring of grantees; (3) oversight & monitoring of student financial assistance programs; (4) data quality and reporting; and (5) information technology security. The report includes a summary of each challenge, a brief assessment of the Department's progress in addressing each challenge, and shares information on further actions that, if properly implemented, could enhance the effectiveness of the Department's programs and operations.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: ED681167
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:In accordance with the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, the OIG reports annually on the most serious management and performance challenges the U.S. Department of Education (Department) faces. For FY 2026, we identified five management challenges the Department faces as it continues its efforts to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. These challenges are add (1) change management; (2) oversight and monitoring of grantees; (3) oversight & monitoring of student financial assistance programs; (4) data quality and reporting; and (5) information technology security. The report includes a summary of each challenge, a brief assessment of the Department's progress in addressing each challenge, and shares information on further actions that, if properly implemented, could enhance the effectiveness of the Department's programs and operations.