- Documenting Board Approval for Payroll Contracts
- Travel Reimbursements – Tips for Uncommon Scenarios
- Why Segregation of Duties Matters in an IT Environment
- Don’t Hold Your Breath: Why Water and Wastewater Rates in Arizona Aren’t Falling Anytime Soon
- Do Your Due Diligence!
- What Happens When Cash Isn’t Reconciled
- Adjacent Ways Projects: Capitalize or Expense?
- Excel Made Easy – VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP
- Physical Inventory Considerations
- I Submitted a December Budget Revision, Now What?
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Excel Made Easy – VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP
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Physical Inventory Considerations
Do you know how to perform an inventory? Although it may appear straightforward, there are considerations that should be reviewed prior to commencing to avoid delays or inefficiencies. Below is a list of items to consider when planning for a … read more
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I Submitted a December Budget Revision, Now What?
With the deadline for December budget revisions in the rear-view mirror for applicable Arizona school districts, there can sometimes be a bit of downtime and uncertainty around this time of year about how to treat district budgeting. However, there are … read more
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Getting Your District Ready for 2026 Minimum Wage Increases
Somehow, we’ve made it to the end of 2025! For school districts, while the calendar year end is not as hectic as the fiscal year end, there are still important tasks that need to be considered heading into 2026, such … read more
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Turning the Calendar to 2026: Key Payroll Updates Every Employer Needs to Know
As we step into 2026, payroll teams have a fresh set of deadlines and compliance updates to ensure they are followed. From W-2 reporting requirements to new contribution limits, here is a breakdown of what employers should be preparing for. … read more
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Sole Source Procurements – Are You Updating Your Documents?
Sole source procurements can be legitimate and necessary when it is determined that there is only one vendor capable of providing an item or service. The release of the USFR Compliance Questionnaire last year introduced an enhancement related to sole-source … read more
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Strong Foundations: Key Procedures for Effective Grants Management
Grant funding is often the cornerstone that drives essential programs in municipalities, schools, and non-profit organizations. Yet, grant dollars rarely come without oversight and reporting requirements—after all, funders want to see the impact their investment is making. To keep funding … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audit, compliance, government, grants, internal controls, nonprofit, NPO, oversight, reporting, school district, Shauna Brewster
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