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. 10
  • An Overview of the 2015-16 Governor’s May Revision
  • Top Legislative Issues for 2015—May 15, 2015
  • Governor’s May Revision Provides a Big Boost to Schools
  • By the Way . . . CalPERS Announcing GASB 68 Webinar and Setting Fee for GASB 68 Calculations
  • SBE Hears Testimony on New Accountability System and Revised Draft of LCFF Evaluation Rubrics
  • Common Core State Standards Implementation Funds: Final Reporting and Requirements
  • State Controller Reports Strong April Revenues
  • School Facility Program Ninth Priority Funding Period Begins May 13, 2015
  • By the Way . . . Zero Net Energy Schools Pilot Program Launched.
  • Critical Deadlines and Funding Opportunities—May 8, 2015
  • April Income Tax Collections Sets Up a Very Good May Revision for Schools
  • State Board of Education to Consider Approving ESEA Waiver for Supplemental Education Services
  • Sonoma COE May Revision Workshop Location Is Now Full
  • By the Way . . . The Amendment Process for Approved Energy Expenditure Plans is Now Available.
  • State Board of Education to Review Conceptual Draft of LCFF Evaluation Rubrics
  • Ask SSC . . . In 2015-16 Will Adult and ROC/P ADA Be Included in State Lottery Funding?
  • Ask SSC . . . Are Charter Schools Required to Hold a Public Hearing/Meeting for Adoption of Their LCAPs?
Volume 35 No. 9
  • Questions and Answers About the New Sick Leave Law
  • By the Way . . . Commission on Teacher Credentialing Reschedules its August 2015 Meeting
  • Top Legislative Issues for 2015—April 30, 2015
  • Statutory COLA for 2015-16 to Be 1.02%
  • By the Way . . . The 2014-15 Second Principal Apportionment Data Is Due May 1, 2015
  • By the Way . . . CalPERS Announces GASB 68 Webinar
  • The 2015-16 Approved Indirect Cost Rates Are Available
  • Critical Deadlines and Funding Opportunities—4/24/15
  • Translating Gains in State Revenues to Revenues for Schools—How Does it Work?
  • Ask SSC . . . Can the Public Hearings for the LCAP and the District Budget Be Held on Different Days?
  • By the Way . . . The State Allocation Board Adopts the Annual Adjustment to the School Facility Program Grants
  • Ask SSC . . . What LCFF Gap Funding Percentage Do We Use to Determine the Class-Size Reduction Progress Required for the K-3 GSA?
  • April Tax Revenues Are Almost $1.5 Billion Ahead of Forecast
  • Santa Barbara County Office of Education May Revision Workshop Location Is Now Full
  • By the Way . . . The 2014-15 Second Quarter Lottery Payments Distributed
  • Ask SSC . . . How Tight Is the Accountability for Use of Targeted Funding?
Volume 35 No. 8
  • Top Legislative Issues for 2015—April 17, 2015
  • State Revenues in March Beat Forecast by Almost 10%
  • Redding Holiday Inn May Revision Workshop Location Is Now Full
  • By the Way . . . Investing in Innovation (i3) Grants Available for School Districts and Nonprofits
  • Ask SSC . . . Can You Provide Clarification on the Excess Cost Calculation for Special Education?
  • By the Way . . . CalSTRS Unfunded Liability Decreases Marginally
  • By the Way . . . Governor Announces SBE Appointments
  • Supreme Court Rules on LAUSD v. CCSA
  • Critical Deadlines and Funding Opportunities—4/10/15
  • Bill Increasing Minimum Wage Moves Forward in Senate
  • Ask SSC . . . What Is the Difference Between Our Special Education MOE and an Excess Cost Calculation?
  • CalPERS Releases Contribution Rates for 2015-16
  • By the Way . . . California Energy Commission Approves Emergency Drought Regulations
  • March Income Tax Revenues Strongly Outpace the Forecast
  • LAO Provides Hypothetical 2015-16 State Budget Revenue and Spending Scenarios
  • The 2015 EdSource Symposium Is Coming Soon
  • Statutory COLA Could Be Lower Than the January Estimate
  • By the Way . . . The CCEE Is Holding its Next Board Meeting on April 13, 2015
  • Governor’s Executive Order to Address Severe Drought Will Affect Schools
  • Ask SSC . . . Where Can I Find the GASB 68 Information?