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

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.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 23, 1981
Accession Number
ADA106576

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Congress
  • Control Systems
  • Demonstrations
  • Human Development
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • Social Sciences

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