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Tag Archives: school districts
Grants Management – Basic Grants Guide for ESEA Title Grants & IDEA Grants
Arizona school districts receive various grants from local, state and federal funding sources. Many of the state and federal grants are passed through and managed by Arizona Department of Education. ADE uses the Grants Management Enterprise system (GME). This article … read more
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Tagged Alex Cooksey, Arizona, ESEA Title grant, federal programs, grants management, IDEA grants, school districts
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Are Your Cash Receipts Properly Receipted?
Recording cash received is a significant process to almost all entities. It can be especially complicated for school districts in order to meet all requirements in the USFR Compliance Questionnaire. This article will discuss five important processes to consider in … read more
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Foundational Information for the Reporting of Assets by School Districts
Capital asset maintenance is an area often overlooked by school districts. Given the amount of background knowledge and manipulation required to ensure that assets are reported correctly, the task can seem intimidating. To successfully begin the process of maintaining asset … read more
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Tagged account codes, account coding, accounting, Arizona, capital assets, CPA, enterprise resource planning, ERP, financial reporting, Sarah Jacobs, school districts, USFR
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Most Frequently Asked Questions of 2021
Have you ever asked, “Why are the auditors asking for this?” Believe it or not, this is a very common (and understandable) question, and we also receive a variety of other questions throughout the audit process. So rest assured that … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audit, FAQ, government, Katherine Shell, nonprofit, NPO, school districts, Single Audit
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Procurement Due Diligence & Written Determination
A.R.S. §15-213 requires school districts to follow procurement practices adopted by the State Board of Education. The School District Procurement Rules are based on the Arizona Procurement Code (A.R.S. Title 41, Ch. 23), which is the legislative authority and guidance … read more
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Tagged Arizona, ARS, compliance, cooperative, Emily Powell, procurement, purchasing, school districts, USFR
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Hidden Gems (or Boulders!) Found in the 2021 Legislative Session
The legislative session of 2021 was like no other in recent history. The session lasted a record 171 days going down to the wire on June 30, 2021. During the 2021 session, 1,774 bills were introduced and 474 bills passed … read more
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Tagged Arizona, ARS, budget, childcare services, classroom site fund, food services, Karin Smith, legislation, school districts
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Reminders on Child Nutrition Eligibility Determinations
The eligibility determination performed as part of the Child Nutrition program affects various other school district programs, but also affects the students who receive benefits that make an important contribution to their overall nutrition. A free or reduced price eligibility … read more
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Tagged child nutrition, compliance, eligibility, federal compliance, federal grants, reduced and free lunches, school districts, USDA
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