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 27 No. 1
  • CDE’s P-1 Apportionment Reflects Two Changes to SB 319 Implementation
  • By the Way . . . Governor Appoints Two to the Commission on State Mandates
  • By the Way . . . Reminder on Grace Period for Flexible Spending Arrangements
  • Ask SSC . . . Is Not Being the Right “Fit” a Valid Reason for Not Being Hired?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Happens If We Don’t Contribute the State’s Maximum for Deferred Maintenance?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Expenditures Can We Charge to Developer Fees?
  • Ask SSC . . . What is the Statute that Identifies the Reserve for Economic Uncertainty?
  • Ask SSC . . . Did a Court Reject the Lawsuit Over Breaking the “Deal”?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Is the Best Way to Handle Budget Priority Discussions?
  • Ask SSC . . . Can You Explain the Governor’s Proposal?
  • National Assessment of Adult Literacy Has Mixed Results
  • Estimated Average Graduation Rates Released
  • Status Report on Williams Lawsuit Available
  • Comparison of Average Teacher Compensation
  • Could You Clarify the “Preschool for All” Initiative?
  • National Study Says Most States Underfund Education for Poor and Minority Students
  • State Allocation Board Apportions Deferred Maintenance Funds - 1/6/06
  • Congress Debating Final FY 2006 Spending Plan for Education
  • New SB 740 Funding Determinations for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools
  • Emergency Day Waivers Can Be Claimed for Flood-Related ADA Losses—Through End of Year, in Some Cases
  • Governor Looks to the Future in State-of-the-State Address
Volume 25 No. 25
  • By the Way . . . The Bells Are Ringing . . .
  • By the Way . . . Vincent P. Brown Appointed Chief Deputy Director of Finance
  • By the Way . . . Michael Genest Appointed Director of Finance by Governor Schwarzenegger
  • Ask SSC . . . What Is the Appropriate Way to Handle Donations for Charitable Organizations?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Information Must Be Included on an Employee’s Paycheck?
  • Ask SSC . . . Has the E-Rate Filing Period for the 2006 Funding Year Been Established?
  • Ask SSC . . . Should Community Colleges Issue High School Diplomas?
  • Guest Article: Health Benefits
  • IRS Issues 2006 Mileage Reimbursement Rate
  • $25 Million Lower Emission School Bus Program
  • School Transportation Drug Testing Issue Revisited
  • STRS Faces Fiscal and Policy Challenges
  • Study Concludes that Benefits of Preschool Outweigh Cost
  • UCLA Says No Recession
  • State Revenues Continue to Outpace Projections
  • It’s Official—Schools Can Operate Supplemental/Hourly Programs During Regular School Day to Help Students Pass the High School Exit Exam
Volume 25 No. 24
  • By the Way . . . Governor Announces Appointment of Susan Kennedy
  • By the Way . . . Sacramento Superior Court Judge Rules Against Utilization of Obligation Bonds to Pay for Pensions
  • By the Way . . . FCMAT Conducts Retiree Benefits Survey
  • Ask SSC . . . What Object Code Should We Use for Transferring Funds Under Federal Flexibility?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Is Maintenance of Effort, and How Is It Measured?
  • Ask SSC . . . Where Are Districts Required to Post Uniform Complaint Process Notices?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Should We Charge Supplemental Service Providers for Use of Our Facilities?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Is the Penalty for Failing To Meet Instructional Time?
  • Ask SSC . . . What’s the Likelihood We’ll Be Reimbursed for Evaluation Costs for Teachers?
  • Ask SSC . . . How Much Funding Will We See for Program Improvement?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Is the Deadline for Spending Our Program Improvement Grant Dollars?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Is the Deadline for the Low-Performing Schools Block Grant?
  • California Fails to Make the Grade When it Comes to Children’s Well Being
  • Study Predicts Declining Incomes for State Residents
  • Efforts Underway to Restore K-12 High Speed Network Funding
  • Washington Reverses Course: Opens Door for “Growth Model” Assessment for NCLB
  • Back to Basics
  • AB 825 Update—New Numbers and Dates
  • Questions Regarding the LAO Report
  • LAO Forecasts a Less Dire—But Still Dicey—Budget Outlook