The Office of Federal Programs is responsible for overseeing processes and systems for federal grants authorized under the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA), to ensure program goals and objectives are met annually in alignment with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Multi-year Strategic Plan and Blueprint for Maryland’s Future initiatives. The Office of Federal Programs provides program guidance, monitoring, technical assistance, and support to ensure that ESSA grant programs are administered according to program requirements.
U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General Fraud Reporting Hotline
The OIG Hotline is available for anyone who knows of or suspects fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or violations of laws and regulations involving U.S. Department of Education funds or programs. This includes allegations of suspected wrongdoing by Department employees, contractors, grantees, schools and school officials, persons in positions of trust involving Department funds or programs, collection agencies, recipients of student financial assistance, or lending institutions.
Contact:
Reginald Burke, M.S.
Executive Director, Federal Programs Branch
Office: (410) 767-0313
reginald.burke@maryland.gov