FY 2022 Agency Financial Report - U.S. Department of Education - Office of Finance and Operations

Oct 15, 2026

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FY 2022 Agency Financial Report for the U.S. Department of Education explains how federal resources were used to advance the Department’s mission of promoting student achievement and ensuring equal access. It outlines organizational roles, stewardship of financial resources, business and financial management systems, and assessments of internal controls. The report also describes performance and financial highlights, challenges, required compliance with budget and reporting circulars, and availability in alternate formats and language assistance upon request.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages180

Reading Time7 h 34 min

AccessFree to download

About This Report

Purpose and mission

Report requirements and compliance

Federal Student Aid (FSA) overview

Certificate of Excellence

How This Report Is Organized

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Financial Section

Other Information

fy 2022 A G E N C Y F I N A N C I A LR E P O R T U.S. Department of Education Miguel A. Cardona, Ed.D. Secretary Office of Finance and Operations Denise Carter Delegated the authority to perform the functions and duties of the position of Chief Financial Officer January 23, 2023 This report is in the public domain. Authorization to reproduce it in whole or in part is granted. While permission to reprint this publication is not necessary, the citation should be U.S. Department of Education, Fiscal Year 2022 Agency Financial Report, Washington, DC. This report is available at [http://www.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/index.html](http://www.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/index.html) NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF ALTERNATE FORMATS On request, the report also is available in alternative formats, such as Braille, large print, or compact disc. For more information, please contact our Alternate Format Center at 202-260-0852 or the [504 coordinator via email at](504 coordinator via email at om_eeos@ed.gov)[ om_eeos@ed.gov](504 coordinator via email at om_eeos@ed.gov) To become connected to the Department through social media, please visit the Department’s website [at](at www.ed.gov. Our)[ www.ed.gov](at www.ed.gov. Our)[. Our](at www.ed.gov. Our)[ ](at www.ed.gov. Our)[Twitter page is at](Twitter page is at @usedgov)[ @usedgov](Twitter page is at @usedgov), and our blog is at Homeroom. NOTICE TO LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT PERSONS If you have difficulty understanding English, you may request language assistance services, free of charge, for this Department information by calling 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327) (TTY: 1-800-877-8339), or by emailing us [at](at Ed.Language.Assistance@ed.gov)[ Ed.Language.Assistance@ed.gov](at Ed.Language.Assistance@ed.gov) For fiscal year 2022, in addition to the Agency Financial Report (AFR), the Department will post to its website the Annual Performance Report and Annual Performance Plan (Report and Plan) . This Report and Plan and the Congressional Budget Justification will be posted on the Department’s website at [http://www.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/index.html](http://www.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/index.html with the)[ with the](http://www.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/index.html with the)[ ](http://www.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/index.html with the)[FY 2024 budget.](FY 2024 budget.) Please submit your comments and questions regarding this report, and any suggestions to improve its usefulness to [AFRComments@ed.gov](AFRComments@ed.gov) or write to: Office of Finance and Operations U.S. Department of Education Washington, DC 20202-0600 About This Report The purpose of the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) fiscal year (FY) 2022 Agency Financial Report (AFR) is to inform Congress, the President, other external stakeholders, and the American people on how the Department used the federal resources entrusted to it to advance the mission of the Department to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. The Department accomplishes its mission and the related strategic goals and objectives by administering programs that range from preschool education through postdoctoral research; enforcing civil rights laws to provide equal access and treatment; and supporting research that examines ways that states, schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions can improve America’s education system. As evidenced by the information contained in this AFR, the Department has demonstrated that it is a good steward of financial resources and has put in place well-controlled and well-managed business and financial management systems, processes, and practices. The AFR also provides high-level financial and performance highlights, assessments of controls, a summary of challenges, and a demonstration of the Department’s stewardship. This report is required by legislation and complies w

FAQs

What is the purpose of the FY 2022 Agency Financial Report?

To inform Congress, the President, external stakeholders, and the public how the Department used federal resources to advance its mission and related strategic goals.

Which compliance requirements does the report follow?

It complies with requirements of OMB Circulars A-11, A-123, and A-136 for budget preparation, internal control, and financial reporting.

How is the report organized into major sections?

It includes Management’s Discussion and Analysis, a Financial Section with statements and auditor reporting, and an Other Information section covering Inspector General challenges for FY 2023.

Oct 15, 2026

Uploaded by Sarah