The Audit Challenge—Updates and New Considerations

Costs and times
SSC Clients: $290 per attendee
Non-clients: $580 per attendee
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Program Ends: 12:00 PM
Presenters
Matt Phillips, CPA Associate Vice President
Wendi McCaskill, EdD Director, Management Consulting Services

The 2026-27 fiscal year introduces new audit considerations for local educational agencies (LEAs), including those for transitional kindergarten and ongoing compliance challenges in areas like the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), Attendance Recovery Program, and independent study. With audit findings continuing to impact funding and workload, staying current on evolving regulations is essential.

This course will provide the latest updates on audit requirements, including 2026-27 regulations and proposed changes for 2027-28. Participants will gain practical strategies to navigate compliance, manage the audit process, and reduce the risk of costly findings.

Who Should Attend

  • LEA business administrators
  • District office staff involved in audit preparation and compliance
  • Fiscal and program staff supporting attendance, ELO-P, and independent study

Register your entire team to strengthen audit readiness and coordination across departments.

Cancellation Policy  

What You’ll Learn

  • Key updates to 2026-27 audit regulations and proposed changes for 2027-28
  • How the Attendance Recovery Program differs from ELO-P and impacts compliance
  • Rules for independent study
  • Common audit findings and high-risk areas
  • Best practices for audit preparation, coordination, and overall audit management
  • Strategies to avoid compliance pitfalls in areas such as the Attendance Recovery Program, unduplicated pupil counts, and instructional time
  • Most current information available as it relates to state policies, legislation, etc.
Location Details
March 16, 2027
DETAILS FOR THIS LOCATION
SSC Clients: $290 per attendee
Non-clients: $580 per attendee
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Program Ends: 12:00 PM

Thank you for your business. School Services of California Inc. has moved to credit card payments for this service. Please contact us by email at SSC-Assistance@sscal.com or by phone at (916) 446-7517 if this causes an undue hardship for your organization.