Management Tools
GHSA has produced the following resources to help State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) most effectively manage their behavioral highway safety programs.
Management Review Materials
MR and Deadline Reminder Table
This table 
[171 KB, 13 pgs.] can assist states in: tracking key Management Review Elements; identifying important deadlines; and identifying best practices related to the Highway Safety Performance Plan, monitoring and grant management.
The table is a Microsoft Word document to allow for easy modification. Simply save file to your computer and open it in Word.
Management Review Self Assessment Checklist
| File | Date | Description | File Size |
MR Self Assessment and MR Related Issues Review  |
Sept. 25, 2011 | Training given at GHSA Business Meeting | 232 KB, 50 pgs. |
| Purpose and Instructions |
May 26, 2011 | Includes project background and instructions for use | 110 KB, 4 pgs. |
| Checklist NOTE: Some links do not work. This file is being updated. New version coming soon. |
*Updated Sept. 2011* | Tool for states to assess their grant funds administration prior to and between MRs | 1 MB, 42 pgs. |
| Timeline |
May 26, 2011 | Schedule for implementation | 172 KB, 3 pgs. |
Other Management Review materials can be found in the Members Only section of the
GHSA website (
login required).
Monitoring Advisory
Updated 2012
The Monitoring Advisory helps SHSOs monitor the federal funds that have been allocated to sub-grantees to ensure that the funds are being spent in the manner intended.
This newly updated document includes a collection of traditional and new ideas from a number of states who have created comprehensive policies and procedures, developed handy checklists, designed unique forms, launched electronic systems, and more.
GHSA Policies and Procedures Manual
Updated 2012
This manual is a guide to assist staff in administering the NHTSA traffic safety grant program in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
It is intended for use by SHSO personnel, Department of Transportation employees, state and local government officials, and anyone interested in the procedures which are followed by the SHSOs.
Transparency Requirements
This page includes information SHSOs need to comply with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting requirements.
Additional Management Resources
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Highway Safety Grant Management Manual Compilation of governmental documents covering Section 402, SAFETEA-LU incentive grants, transfer funds, TEA-21 incentive funds, and other funding. |
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Federal Audit Clearinghouse Supports OMB oversight and assessment of federal award audit requirements. |