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Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990

A federal law that provides funding to states to help low-income families pay for child care and to improve the quality of child care services across the nation.

Secretary

Refers to the head of a relevant federal department, in this case, likely the Secretary of Health and Human Services, who oversees federal child care programs.

Comprehensive review

A thorough examination and evaluation of a state's overall performance in managing its child care programs and federal funds.

High-risk state

A state identified by the federal government as having significant or repeated problems in how it manages federal child care funds and programs.

Adverse audit findings

Official results from an inspection of financial records that show problems, mistakes, or potential misuse of funds.

Corrective action plans

Formal strategies or steps that states propose to take to fix problems identified in their child care programs or compliance.