Education & School-Based Programs
We offer comprehensive support for education and school-based programs, emphasizing compliance, financial management, and program integrity. With a focus on strengthening oversight and maximizing federal funding, the firm partners with government agencies to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of services that support student health, nutrition, and education.
Supporting Compliance, Funding, & Program Integrity Across Education Systems
Education agencies administer a wide range of federally and state-funded programs that support student health, nutrition, and access to services. These programs operate within complex regulatory frameworks and funding structures, requiring strong oversight to ensure compliance, accurate reimbursement, and effective program administration.
We support state education agencies, school districts, and other public-sector entities in administering and overseeing education and school-based programs. Our work is performed exclusively on behalf of government agencies, providing independent, objective support across program integrity, financial management, reimbursement, and compliance.
Where We Support Education & School-Based Programs
School-based services play a critical role in delivering health-related services to students, often funded through Medicaid. These programs require alignment with federal requirements, accurate claiming, and well-documented service delivery. We support agencies in strengthening school-based Medicaid programs through reimbursement analysis, compliance reviews, and program oversight, helping ensure services are properly documented, billed, and reimbursed.
School-based services play a critical role in delivering health-related services to students, often funded through Medicaid. These programs require alignment with federal requirements, accurate claiming, and well-documented service delivery.
We support agencies in strengthening school-based Medicaid programs through reimbursement analysis, compliance reviews, and program oversight, helping ensure services are properly documented, billed, and reimbursed.
School-based programs often rely on cost-based reimbursement methodologies that require accurate data, documentation, and reporting.
We assist agencies and school districts with cost report development, review, and audit support—helping ensure compliance with federal requirements and supporting accurate, defensible reimbursement.
Education programs must meet strict federal and state requirements across funding, service delivery, and reporting.
We conduct audits and compliance reviews to evaluate adherence to program rules, validate documentation, and identify risks, supporting improved oversight and accountability across school-based programs.
Program integrity efforts are essential to ensuring that payments are accurate and services are delivered as intended.
We support agencies through data validation, claims review, and risk-based analysis, helping identify improper payments, strengthen controls, and improve program transparency.
Education agencies play a central role in administering federal nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
We support oversight, compliance, and financial management across school-based nutrition programs, helping ensure accurate benefits administration in accordance with federal requirements.
Multiple federal funding streams support education programs that require ongoing compliance, reporting, and financial oversight.
We assist agencies in managing grants, validating expenditures, and strengthening reporting processes, ensuring alignment with federal requirements and supporting effective use of program funds.
How This Work Connects Across Programs
Education and school-based services intersect with Medicaid, human services, and nutrition programs, particularly in areas such as eligibility, reimbursement, and program integrity.
Our integrated approach helps agencies:
Decades of Experience in Health and Human Services Support
With a proven track record in supporting government-funded programs, we bring unparalleled expertise in reimbursement, audits, and compliance. Our independent, objective approach helps agencies optimize funding, enhance oversight, and ensure education and school-based programs operate efficiently to benefit students and communities.
Our work is grounded in decades of experience supporting government-funded health and human services programs, including school-based and education-related services. We bring expertise in reimbursement, audit, program integrity, and data analytics combined with a practical understanding of education program operations and federal requirements.
As an independent firm, we work exclusively with government agencies, ensuring objective, conflict-free support aligned with public program priorities.
We help agencies strengthen education and school-based programs through improved oversight, accurate reimbursement, and compliance-intensive strategies. Our focus is on supporting accountability, maximizing federal funding, and ensuring programs operate effectively for the students and communities they serve.
Connect With Our Team
Partner with experts who understand the complexities of health and human services programs. Let us guide your organization through the industry’s unique challenges and opportunities.
Johanna Linkenhoker, CPA
Member
Email: jlinkenhoker@mslc.com
Phone Number: 804-418-8125
Mike Johnson, CPA, CFE
Member
Email: mjohnson@mslc.com
Phone Number: 404-524-0775
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