Release Notes
August 2026
New Sections
Changes to Existing Sections
Described new survey administration reminders related to Completing a Workplan within the Workplan section
Described the new Participant Merge Tool in the Participants & Staff section
Added details on referral reporting requirements under the individual activities reporting steps
Added Adult Staff, Youth Staff, and Fringe Benefits invoicing details in the Submitting Monthly Invoices section
Described file categorization within the Resources - Grantee Files section
August 2025
New Sections
Changes to Existing Sections
Updated Invoicing section to reflect changes to invoicing for Adult Staff, Youth Staff, and Subcontractors
April 2025
New Sections
Appendix F: Beacon Community Schools Reporting Guidance
Changes to Existing Sections
Added additional details related to Workplan Revisions in the Workplan section
Added additional details related to Submitting Monthly Invoices in the Invoices section
September 2024
New Sections
August 2024
New Sections
Changes to Existing Sections
Described the new Notes module in the list of Forms and Modules in Navigating the CMS
Added additional access details related to the Notes module in the User Accounts section
Added Appendix D: Participant Outcomes Data Entry & Reporting Instructions
Added Appendix E: CMS to EMS Transfer Guide
July 2024
New Sections
Changes to Existing Sections
Described the new Outcomes section in the list of Forms and Modules in Navigating the CMS
Added additional access details related to the Outcomes and Resources modules in the User Accounts section
April 2024
Initial release of the CMS Handbook for the FY2024-2029 funding cycle
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