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 35 No. 22
  • October 30, 2015, Special Education Funding—A Call to Action Reminder
  • By the Way . . . Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) Application Available
  • First Interim Report Considerations
  • LAO Issues Final Report on 2015-16 State Budget
  • Ask SSC . . . Are School Board Members Mandated Reporters?
  • By the Way . . . The Proposition 39 Energy Expenditure Plan Online System Will Launch a New Reporting Module on Tuesday, November 2, 2015
  • 2015-16 Per-Diem Rates Set by IRS for Travel Expenses
  • Ask SSC . . . Are Combination Classes Counted for Grade Span Adjustment Compliance?
  • Calculating Pro Rata Share for Charter Schools Under Proposition 39
  • By the Way . . . CalPERS Annual Actuarial Report Delayed
  • By the Way . . . Update on CalPERS Income Sources of Public Employee Pensions
  • Critical Deadlines and Funding Opportunities—10/23/15
  • First Wave of Excess CalSTRS Contributions on the Way
  • Charter School Facility Challenges
  • Federal Congressional Watchdog Office Calls for More Flexibility Over Special Education Maintenance of Effort Requirement
  • By the Way . . . Social Security Wage Base Unchanged
  • Ask SSC . . . What Is the Revenue Outlook for Education?
  • By the Way . . . San Diego Unified School District to Host Statewide Call to Unveil Tool to Help Measure Education’s Investment Gap
  • By the Way . . . U.S. Department of Education Releases Report on American Indian Education
  • U.S. Department of Education Unveils Initiative to Combat Chronic Absenteeism
  • Guest Article: CBO Mentor Program Starts Cohort No. 13
  • Ask SSC . . . Are Walk-On Coaches Entitled to Sick Leave Under AB 1522?
  • By the Way . . . Video Conference Scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2015.
Volume 35 No. 21
  • September State Revenues Pacing Above Forecast
  • Ask SSC . . . How Do We Claim Reimbursement For the Pertussis Mandate?
  • School Services of California, Inc., Announces 2016 Governor's Budget Workshop Dates
  • The Importance of a Strong Administrative Record to Support a CEQA Exemption for a School Closure
  • Governor Signs Maternity and Paternity Leave Bill
  • Federal Charter School Funding Not Renewed for California
  • By the Way . . . Charter School Bill Vetoed by the Governor
  • Expanded Transitional Kindergarten: New Opportunity for Districts
  • Top Legislative Issues for 2015—Wrap Up
  • Critical Deadlines and Funding Opportunities—10/9/15
  • 2015 CBO Symposium Is Just a Month Away
  • Clarification on Unduplicated Pupil Counts as of Census Day
  • Concurrent Enrollment Expansion Bill Signed
  • Governor Brown Signs Bill to Suspend High School Exit Exam
  • By the Way . . . California “Fair Pay” Law Signed by Governor Brown
  • By the Way . . . California Joins 16 Other States In the Council of Chief State School Officers initiative to “Support and Expand Career Technical Education and Career Pathways.”
  • Fourth Quarter Lottery Apportionment
  • Commission on State Mandates Adopts Streamlined Claiming for Pertussis Mandate
  • Ask SSC . . . Do Teachers Need to Manually Sign a Class Roster if They Input Attendance Electronically?
  • Ask SSC . . . What Is the Deadline for Collecting Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications for Census Day Counts?
  • By the Way . . . The California Department of Education Has Released the Educator Effectiveness Apportionment Schedule
  • By the Way . . . CDIAC Presenting Disclosure Policies Webinar
  • By the Way . . . Santa Clara County Office of Education Human Resource Essentials Workshop Location Is Now Full
Volume 35 No. 20
  • Top Legislative Issues for 2015—October 2, 2015
  • Vacant Classified Positions – Reductions In Hours—Guest Article
  • Coalition of Statewide Education Groups Advocate for Increased Federal Special Education Funding
  • Ask SSC . . . Is the CASH School Facilities Bond on the November Ballot?
  • UCLA Says Expect a Healthy Economy for Several Years
  • Ask SSC . . . How Do We Calculate the Increase to Our Revenue if We Increase Our Attendance Rate?
  • Ask SSC . . . Is There Guidance on Project Contractors and Consultants Who Need to Be DIR-Registered Under SB 854?
  • Ask SSC . . . Can You Help Answer Some Questions Regarding Reducing and/or Eliminating Confidential Positions?
  • 2013-14 Statewide Average Reserve Levels
  • Ask SSC . . . Is it True We Have to Get Board Approval to Destroy Old Records?
  • Critical Deadlines and Funding Opportunities—9/25/15
  • Ask SSC . . . Are There New Rules for Independent Contractors?
  • By the Way . . . Governor Brown Signs Education Budget Trailer Bill
  • Second Proposition 30 Extension Initiative Submitted to the Attorney General
  • The Deadline for Submitting Proposition 39 (2000) Facilities Requests Is Fast Approaching
  • By the Way . . . Yolo County Office of Education Human Resource Essentials Workshop Location Is Now Full
  • Increased Penalties for Noncompliance with IRS Reporting Requirements
  • August General Fund Revenues Tracking Forecast
  • Facilities Bond Initiative Now Eligible for the November 2016 Election
  • Attorney General Publishes 2015 Statewide Truancy Report