# ED - A22CA0133 - 1.1
> **Open** recommendation · 2024-03-27
**Report:** Illinois’ Oversight of Local Educational Agency ARP ESSER Plans and Spending ([detail](https://api.ai-analytics.org/ig-report/40657))
**OIG report number:** A22CA0133
**Recommendation number:** 1.1
## Text
We recommend that the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education require Illinois to direct any LEAs that have not yet applied but plan to apply for ARP ESSER funds, to submit their ARP ESSER grant applications and plans to Illinois as soon as possible.
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*Source: oversight.gov · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*