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 18 No. 8
  • By the Way . . . Fingerprinting for School Volunteers Moves Forward
  • By the Way . . . Charter School Initiative Negotiations On Fast Track
  • Ask SSC . . . The “95/5” Divisor Defined
  • Ask SSC . . . Issues Related To A Zero PERS Rate In 1998-99
  • Jane Harman Highlights Her Agenda on Education
  • Bilingual Education Bill Clears Assembly and Heads to Senate
  • Fingerprint Clean-Up Bill Heard by Assembly Education
  • Senate Education Committee Acts on Staff Development
  • Assembly Education Committee Kills Governor’s Voucher and Permanent Class-Size Reduction Proposals
  • Superintendent Eastin Calls for Increased Education Funding
  • Record Day for Local School Bonds – Eyes Turn to Sacramento
  • Senate Subcommittee Continues Sweep Through K-12 Budget
  • Assembly Budget Subcommittee Approves One Governor’s Proposal, Kills Two Others
  • Reduction of PERS Employer Contributions to Zero Sets Stage For Political Debate
Volume 18 No. 7
  • By the Way . . . Making it Easier to Pass the State Budget
  • By the Way . . . Legislation Introduced to Repeal Maximum Cash Settlement on Employee Contracts
  • By the Way . . . Bilingual Issues Grab Headlines
  • Ask SSC . . . School District Survey Results Released by Legislative Audit Committee
  • Ask SSC . . . Submit Your SAB 40-2 Deferred Maintenance Certification
  • Ask SSC . . . Adult and Cafeteria Indirect Cost Rate Caps - 4/10/09
  • Ask SSC . . . Use Consistent Revenue Limit Data for Contingency Language
  • Ask SSC . . . Calculation of “50/50” Monies Will Remain Stand-Alone Apportionment
  • RUMORS FLY IN STATE CAPITOL ON APRIL 1st
  • The Legislature’s Best and Brightest -- According to The California Journal
  • Federal Charter School Funding Available
  • Clarification on CDE’s Data Collection for 1996-97 Excused Absence Data
  • 1997-98 J-7 CSR Annual Forms and Instructions in the Mail
  • An Early K-12 Audit Guide Release Expected
  • Senate Budget Subcommittee Acts on Key Issues
  • Staff Development Buyback Debate Beginning to Take Shape
  • Administration Releases Class-Size Study
  • Forthcoming Cut in PERS Rate Yields Windfall to State and K-12 Education
Volume 18 No. 6
  • By the Way . . . Republican Leadership Changes
  • By the Way . . . Charter School Grant Application Approved
  • By the Way . . . Revised 1996-97 Revenue Limit Data On The Web
  • By the Way . . . STRS Unfunded Liability Drops Dramatically
  • Ask SSC . . . Final 1996-97 Equalization Aid and Deficit Reduction Are Ongoing
  • Ask SSC . . . Plan Conservatively Concerning Elimination of Deficit on Revenue Limit Adjustments
  • Districts With Emergency Day Waivers for “Material Decrease” in 1996-97 May Apply for Adjustment to Their Excused Absence Rate
  • Attendance Standard for CalWORKS Yet to be Established
  • Budget Subcommittees Continue Laying Groundwork for Later Action
  • State Universal" Preschool Report Released"
  • PACE/Field Institute Polls California Electorate
  • California Department of Education Releases List of Qualified Certifications
  • SB 1468 Would Fund All Future ADA at District Base Revenue Limit
  • School Boards Association Issues 95/5 Alert
  • 95/5 Insights
  • It’s Official -- California’s Term Limits Law Is Here To Stay
  • Charter School Initiative Submitted for Signature Gathering
  • Initiatives Update
  • Short-Term Independent Study Proposed for Elimination by Education Trailer Bill
  • Governor Proposes Continuation of CSR Facilities “Loan” Program for Next Year