Adult education has a rich history in Iowa of providing services that assist adults in improving their skills, achieving their educational goals, and transitioning to further education or employment. Instruction is designed for adults functioning at the lowest levels of basic skills and/or needing English language instruction to advance their levels of learning. Funds received from state funding for Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs adhere to the allowable use restrictions of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) and subsequent adult education legislation, except for administrative cost restrictions. This report compares AEL financial allocations, expenditures, and performance for fiscal year 2016 and 2017 (FY16 and FY17).