Upcoming Events
March 19, 2024
The Audit Challenge—Updates and New Considerations
The 2023-24 fiscal year brings with it a potential end to new categorical programs as a result of the slowing state economy. However, the programmatic and compliance requirements from the plethora of categorical funding . . .
March 26, 2024
Recruitment Solutions Reimagined
The nationwide staffing shortages have significantly affected local educational agencies (LEAs), and while the effects vary in severity, the challenges of serving students without the appropriate staffing resources have been detrimental to . . .
April 2, 2024
Independent Study—Compliance and Best Practices
Local educational agencies (LEAs) continue to implement California’s reformed laws for independent study programs and meet sustained student demands for . . .
April 16, 2024
SACS 101—Budget Development
The Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) software is the required reporting tool that is used in the State of California for financial reporting. With funding for the K-12 system, inclusive of one-time federal stimulus dollars . . .
April 23, 2024
Maintenance of Effort Monitoring—Beyond the Basics
To be eligible to receive federal special education revenue, each local educational agency (LEA) must meet requirements regarding maintaining expenditures to support programs for students with disabilities, which is referred to . . .
April 30, 2024
Employee Complaints and Investigations
Employee complaints and personnel issues, both formal and informal, require immediate action by the employer. Under various statutory requirements (Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, . . .
May 7, 2024
Construction Basics and Accounting
The 2022 Budget Act brought additional funding for facilities—particularly for the State Facility Program (SFP) as well as funding specifically targeted for . . .
May 21, 2024
May Revision Workshop
School Services of California Inc. (SSC) is pleased to continue offering the 2024 May Revision Workshop as a live webinar on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in response to . . .
June 25, 2024
Special Education—Both Sides of the Equation
Local educational agencies (LEAs) continue to require substantial General Fund contribution to cover special education programmatic costs in personnel, service delivery, and administrative support, despite several years of . . .