James Laino

Appropriate Use of Public Funds

We are often asked as claims auditors if a school can pay for community or PTA events, or certain items in honor of an employee or Board member. Our role is to ensure that schools protect the integrity of public funds. Overall, school law states that school districts...
LEA + MOE = ? Calculate That!

LEA + MOE = ? Calculate That!

Beginning with the fiscal 2018 school year, school districts must use the LEA Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Calculator. Huh? Let’s try this again. In the past, New York State Education Department (NYSED) has never required LEAs to submit information that verifies...

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Appropriate Use of Public Funds

Appropriate Use of Public Funds

We are often asked as claims auditors if a school can pay for community or PTA events, or certain items in honor of an employee or Board member. Our role is to ensure that schools protect the integrity of public funds. Overall, school law states that school districts...

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