Fiscal Report

As the cornerstone of School Services of California Inc.'s integrated services, the Fiscal Report provides real-time updates on issues affecting the finances and management of school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education. This essential resource keeps clients informed of the status and potential ramifications of impending state government actions, both legislative and regulatory, as well as state apportionments, court decisions, elections, and other education-impacting events.

Volume 28 No. 26
  • Legislature Passes Budget Plan; Governor Threatens a Veto
  • By the Way . . . Anne Stausboll Named Chief Executive Officer of PERS
  • UCLA Forecasters Change Their Tune: Recession
  • By The Way . . . Check Out the Latest SSC Webcast
  • Ask SSC . . . When Should We Expect the Special Education Mandate Settlement Packets?
  • The Court Issues a Ruling on New Proposition 39 Regulations
  • Democrats to Raise Revenues Without Republicans
  • School Services Welcomes Suzanne Speck
  • Panel Votes to Hold Up School Infrastructure Projects
  • Republican Budget Proposal Heard
  • Chicago Schools' Chief to Be Named as New Secretary of Education
  • STRS Reconsiders Legislation to Modify Earnings Limitation
  • Legislative Republicans Release Special Session Budget Plan
  • Ask SSC . . . Can We Sell Advertising Space on School Buses?
  • Matter of Critical Importance for School Facilities: State Cash Shortage Impact on the School Facility Program Apportionments
  • By the Way . . . California's Credit Rating Lowered by Standard & Poor's (S&P)
  • Big 5" Negotiations Suffer a Setback"
  • By the Way . . . FCMAT Alert on Reporting Requirements for Nonvoter-Approved Debt
  • Calculating the Cost of Class-Size Reduction
  • By the Way . . . Annual Adjustment Made to Liability Limit of Parent or Guardian for Willful Pupil Misconduct
  • Ask SSC . . . Should We Adjust Our Lottery Funding?
  • Budget Subcommittee Holds First Hearing of the Special Session
  • Schools Win for State Mandated Program Funding
  • Ask SSC . . . Can We Move Funds from the Deferred Maintenance Fund?
  • Redevelopment Association Claims Violation of the State Constitution
  • Bid Limit to Be Raised Effective January 1, 2009
  • Joint Assembly and Senate “Convention” Hears Grim Budget News
  • Nominees Selected for Special Session Senate Budget Subcommittees
Volume 28 No. 25
  • By the Way . . . PPIC Establishes a California Economic Recovery Task Force
  • By the Way . . . FCMAT Alert on Reporting Redevelopment Agency Revenues
  • Ask SSC . . . What Were the Major Provisions in the Democrats’ Special Session Education Bill?
  • SSC Webcast Panelists Discuss State's Dismal Fiscal Picture
  • Special Education Mandate Settlement Reached
  • SSC's Webcast Archived Version Available
  • By the Way . . . Senate Committee Chairs Announced
  • Additional State Dollars Requested to Fund Free and Reduced-Priced Meals
  • SSC Webcast to Feature All-Star Guest Lineup
  • New Senate President pro Tem Announces Ambitious Agenda
  • Changes to Legal Requirements for Public Disclosure of Nonvoter-Approved Debt Effective January 1, 2009
  • Governor Declares Fiscal Emergency—Calls Special Session
  • Another Exercise in Futility as Democrats' Budget Package Is Rejected
  • By the Way . . . IRS Decreases Business Mileage Rate for 2009
  • Ask SSC . . . Should We Sell General Obligaion Bonds Now?
  • Special Session Update - November 24, 2008
  • Deferred Maintenance Program Funding Distribution Delayed at Least until January
  • Strategic Alliance Formed with Dave Long
  • Special Session Update - November 21, 2008
  • Unemployment Rate Jumps to 8.2%
Volume 28 No. 24
  • Level 3 Developer Fees Still Up in the Air
  • Critical Deadlines and Funding Opportunities - 11/21/08
  • Ask SSC . . . Does SSC Support Suspending Program Requirements of Categorical Programs?
  • Another Perspective on California's Finances
  • Special Session Update--November 20, 2008
  • Ask SSC . . . Can the ASB Collect Donations on Behalf of Families Who Lost Their Homes?
  • Update—Investment Return Impact on School Employer Rates
  • Legislative Analyst Forecasts Dismal Economy and Proposition 98 Funding
  • By the Way . . . IRS Releases Retirement Plan Limits for 2009
  • Mercer Issues Health Plan Survey Results
  • Ask SSC . . . Can We Purchase Items that Students Will Keep?
  • Special Session Update--November 19, 2008
  • Fiscal Flexibility Needed During Budget Crisis—An Editorial
  • Special Session Update--November 18, 2008
  • Emergency Day Waivers for Fire-Related ADA Losses
  • Special Session Update—November 17, 2008
  • Special Session Update--November 14, 2008
  • By the Way . . . New High-Low Per Diem Reimbursement Rates Released
  • California’s Workers’ Comp Rates Set to Rise
  • Special Session Update—November 13, 2008
  • Special Session Update - November 12, 2008
  • SSC Website Update
  • LAO Analyzes Governor’s Special Session Proposals
  • New Legislative Analyst Releases Five-Year Forecast
  • By the Way . . . Federal Fruits and Vegetable Grant Application Available
  • By the Way . . . Timeline to Deal with State Budget Crisis Just Got Shorter
  • Special Session Update - November 10, 2008