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Government Finance Officers Association Releases New and Revised Best Practices

Susan Combs Releases 2012 Appraisal District Public Information Packet

TASBO School FIRST 2011 Template (version 1) Released

Update on Funding Adjustments for Selected NCLB and Perkins Grant Programs

Financial Solvency Survey Deadline is February 6, 2012

Texas AG Rules on Legal Status of Vacancies on Board of Trustees

Does Money Matter In Education?

S&P Advisory Issued on FSP Overpayments to School Districts

UNC Study Recognizes Positive Benefits of Early Childhood and Pre-K Education Programs

School Finance Lawsuit Assigned to Judge Dietz

E-rate Funding Year 2012 Filing Window Opened This Week

Valero Won't Appeal TCEQ's Rejection of Tax Breaks

Susan Combs Releases Property Tax Exemption Forms

Deadline to Comment on Proposed Rule for Financial Exigency is January 9, 2012

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for January and February 2012

TCEQ Denies Property Tax Exemption Applications

IRS to Issue Guidance on Two-Month Extension of Payroll Tax Cut

Texas AG Rules ISDs Not Authorized for Certain Catalog Purchase Methods

Fourth School Finance Lawsuit by Fort Bend ISD et. al. Filed by Thompson & Horton

IRS Announces 2012 Mileage Rate

Deadline to Comment on Proposed Rule for Financial Exigency is January 9, 2012

Texas AG Rules on Use of "Nationally Certified School Psychologist" Term

Electronic Delivery of Tax Bill Guidelines Released by Comptroller and Pending Rules

Texas AG Rules on Electronic Communications and Compliance with Open Meetings Act

2010–2011 ARRA SFSF Evaluation Report Anticipated Requirements

Additional Ed Jobs Funds Distribution

Proposed Rule for Financial Exigency - Comment Period Ends January 9, 2012

State Aid Template Released

January 5, 2012 Deadline for ARRA Section 1512 Reports and 189 LEAs Must Re-file Reports

Title I Statewide School Support and Parental Involvement Initiative Resources

Doing Something Right-the Real Story of Texas Public Schools

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for December 2011 and January 2012

TEA Releases Revised NCLB Consolidated Grant Maximum Entitlements for School Year 2011-12

Congressional Funding Reductions to Federal Programs and Ed Jobs Increase

Filing Requirement to Continue Authority for Eminent Domain

TEA Posts Emergency Rule for Declaration of Financial Exigency

Texas AG Rules on Authority for Reserve Police Force

Student Transportation Operations Report Data Due by December 1st

TEA Posts AEIS Reports for School Year 2010-11

TEA Announcement on Grant Monitoring and Compliance Issues

Proposed Amendment to FSP Indirect Cost Rates on November SBOE Agenda

TRS Report Card Webcast on November 16

U.S. Senate Approves Bill to Repeal 3% Withholding

Deadline for Corrections to ARRA Quarterly Report is November 30th

Alert - Deadline to Purchase Service Credits at Lower Cost from Teacher Retirement System

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for November and December 2011

Comptroller of Public Accounts Releases Updated Exemption Forms

Moak, Casey and Associates Releases Results of Staffing Survey

Repeal of Proposed 3% Withholding on Vendor Payments Passes U.S. House

Texas AG Rules on Property Tax Exempt Status of Nonprofits

Texas AG Receives Request for Opinion on Homestead Exemptions

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for October and November 2011

Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Version 2 Released

82nd Legislature Interim Charges for the Texas House of Representatives

U.S. Department of Education Waiver Request to Extend Obligation Period for ARRA Grant Funds

Texas Taxpayer & Student Fairness Coalition Files Public School Finance Lawsuit

Updated Guidance for Comparability of Services on Campuses and Filing Deadline for All ISDs

TEA Releases Application for Adjustment to Regular Program Adjustment Factor

Update on Fiscal Year 2012 Federal Funding for Public Education

2010-2011 Student Transportation Operations Report Data Due

FSP Distribution for August 2012 will not be Delayed

Proposed Amendment to FSP Indirect Cost Rates

Availability of Waiver Request to U.S. Department of Education for School Improvement Grants Transformation Schools

State Aid Template Released

ARRA Section 1512 Quarterly Reports Due October 5, 2011 and Other ARRA Requirements

TEA Releases Near-Final Summary of Finances for School Year 2010-2011

Standard Allowable Travel Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2011

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for September and October 2011

Instructional Materials Allotment Update by TEA

2011–2012 NCLB Title I School Improvement Formula Funding Available

TEA Adds Financial Hardship Reason to Class Size Exception Waiver Form

TASBO Releases Update to Financial Mandates on School Districts

TEA Survey and Dates for Upcoming Training Events on Student Information Systems

TEA Urges Prompt Action to Avoid Lapsing Funds from ARRA Stimulus and Stabilization

Example Resolution to Continue to Tax Goods-in-Transit

U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Special Education Maintenance of Effort Requirements

Financial Ratings Released for School Districts and Charter Schools

Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Training by TEA

Residence Homestead Application Form Update

ERCOT Urges Energy Conservation Through Tuesday

TEA Advisory on Amending SFSF Grant for Infrastructure Investments

Highly Qualified Teacher Compliance Report Deadline

Action Required to Avoid Forfeiture of ARRA Grant Funds

General Election Date Set for 10 Constitutional Propositions

School District Taxable Property Value Perspectives for 2000 to 2010

Texas Property Tax Law Changes 2011 Publication Released

Schools Encouraged to Expand Energy Conservation Measures

22-to-1 K-4 Flexibility Status Clarification

Texas Comptroller Releases Property Value Study Final Findings for 2010 Tax Year

Required Internet Postings Update

Texas AG Rules on Interest and Penalty Calculations on Residence Homestead of Elderly or Disabled Persons

Texas AG Rules on Local Law Enforcement to File Information with Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas AG Rules on Legal Expenses for Administrator that Files Action for Defamation

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for August and September 2011

Texas Cool Schools Grant

Texas AG Rules on ISD Police Chief Compensation

Texas AG Rules on Permissible Investments of the PSF

Top 5 Questions About NCLB Flexibility

Continuous Correction Period for ARRA Quarterly Report Starts August 8th

Version 4 State Aid Template Released

2011–2012 Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Change Document Posted by TEA

Instructional Materials Allotment Calculations Released by TEA

2011-2012 Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Released

Texas AG Rules on Federal Definition of Disability for Homestead Exemption

Financial Fact Sheet Template

TEA Releases Annual Update on Legal Interpretations on Student Attendance, Admission and Enrollment

ARRA Funds Must be Obligated by Project End Date

Report on Proposed Amendments to Constitution by House Research Organization

State Aid Template Version 3 Posted

Preliminary Summary of Finances School Year 2011-12 Posted by TEA

Elimination of Title II Part D Funding Affects TATN, STaR Chart, ePlan, E-Rate

Increases to FSP Indirect Cost Rates in Proposed SBOE Rule

Legislative Update for July 20, 2011

Instructional Materials Update for School Year 2011-12

IRS Webinar on New Contractor Payment Withholding Requirements

Update to Mileage and Travel Reimbursement Rates

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for July and August 2011

Deadline is July 8, 2011 to Amend ARRA SFSF Applications

State-sponsored Student Information System Contract Awards by TEA

Bus Accident Reporting System Survey Due

Legislative Update for June 29, 2011

Houston ISD Receives Top National Award for Financial Management

Legislative Update for June 28, 2011

Alert for FSP State Aid Estimates for School Year 2010-11

Senate Bill 1 Conference Committee Report Released

Senate Bill 8 Conference Committee Report Released

Senate Bill 6 Conference Committee Report Released

Legislative Update for June 26, 2011

Schools FIRST Rule Adoption Comment Deadline

Legislative Update for June 21, 2011

TEA Announcement - No FSP Proration for Fiscal Year 2011

Legislative Update for June 20, 2011

Legislative Update for June 17, 2011

Legislative Update for June 15, 2011

Legislative Update for June 13, 2011

Legislative Update for June 12, 2011

School Transportation Route Service Report Deadline

School Transportation Allotment Policy Notice

Tax Information Requested by TEA for State Funding Calculations

GASB 54 Example Board Resolution and Local Policy

School Funding Plan Details Voted Out of House

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for June and July 2011

Legislative Update for June 8, 2011

Legislative Update for June 7, 2011

Legislative Update for Regular Session for June 4, 2011

Legislative Update for Special Session for June 4, 2011

Legislative Update for June 1, 2011

Legislative Update May 31, 2011 1st Called Special Session

Special Sessoin 82nd Legislature Begins Tuesday May 31, 2011

School Finance Plan Details Emerge from Legislature

Legislative Update for May 28, 2011

Texas AG Rules on Chief Appraiser Evaluations

Legislative Update for May 26, 2011

Expected Lobbying Efforts for Vouchers

Current Law Funding for ISDs Compared to Proposed Funding Reductions

Data Visualizations on Public Education for Texas and Nation

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar May 2011 and June 2011

TEA Deadline for Evaluation Score Data Collection for SFSF

TEA opens ARRA Section 1512 Quarterly Report for Corrections

Unfunded Mandates Task Force Recommendations

$830 Million Education Jobs Funds to be Distributed Based Upon WADA

Texas AG Rules on Information Sharing by TYC

Texas AG Rules on Project Labor Agreements

Texas AG Rules on Newspaper Notices

President Obama Signs Repeal of Expanded IRS Form 1099 Measure

LBB Analysis of Proposed Funding for 2012-13 Biennium

GASB 54 Fund Balance Resolution Example

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar April 2011 and May 2011

Senate Committee on Finance Delivers Better News on Proposed Funding Reductions for Districts

TEA Announces Plans to Modify School FIRST

Texas AG Rules on Payment of Attorney Fees from PSF

Senator Ogden Files School Finance Bill That Limits Target Revenue to $8,000 Per Student in WADA

Representative Hochberg Proposes Public School Finance Plan

TASBO Annual Conference 2nd General Session Presentation

Standard & Poor's Releases Report on Declaration of Financial Exigency

Release 15 State Aid Template

Update to Tracking the Education Dollar in Texas Public Schools Released

Misperceptions Re: Education Staff & Expenditures

Speaker Joe Straus Announces the Texas House of Representatives Committees

Senate Committee on Finance Hearing on Budget for Texas Education Agency

NCLB Report Card Distribution Deadline

Updated Mileage and Travel Reimbursement Rates

Cost Reduction and Revenue Enhancement Ideas February 3, 2011 Update

Cost Reduction and Revenue Enhancement Ideas

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar February 2011 and March 2011

School District Deadline for Filing Depository Contracts

Draining school reserves can be risky

Texas AG Receives Opinion Request on Permissible PSF Investments from SBOE Chair Gail Lowe

Texas AG Rules on Charitable Raffles

Texas AG Rules on Compliance with Newspaper Notice Requirements

TASB Releases Report on Transparency Mandates on School Districts

TASBO Releases Report on Financial Mandates on School Districts

LBB Budget Recommendations for Texas House and Senate

House Version of the Legislative Budget Board Legislative Budget Estimates For The 2012-13 Biennium

Financial Solvency Survey Deadline Extended Through January 21, 2011

Summary of Legislative Budget Estimates Released

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Increases Mileage Rate

Texas AG Rules on Investments in Money Market and Other Demand Accounts

Susan Combs Releases Biennial Revenue Estimate

Financial Solvency Review System Deadline January 14, 2011

Texas AG Rules on Date for General Election of School Trustees

Texas AG Rules on Purchase of Liability Insurance

Data Collection for State Fiscal and Stabilization Fund (SFSF)

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar December 2010 and January 2011

IRS Releases Tax Tables for 2011 for Withholding and Lower Social Security Tax Rate

Child Nutrition Bill Signed by President

Texas AG Rules on Workers' Compensation Insurance

2009-2010 School Report Cards Are Now Available for Distribution

Comment Period on Proposed Waivers TTIPS Grant Program

TEA Launches Financial Solvency Analysis System

New Reporting Requirement for NCLB

Texas Comptroller Releases District and Campus Ratings

Alert - Congress Approves Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Act

Pupil Projection Updates for Next Biennium Due December 17, 2010

Texas AG Rules on SBOE's Questions on Textbooks

Version 2 Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Released

TEA to Allow ARRA Quarterly Reporting on December 13, 2010

Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization Stalls

Texas AG Rules on Payment of Impact Fees

Low Interest Loans for Energy Related Cost Reduction Retrofits

Final and Revised Final Expenditure Report Due Dates for Formula Grants for November 15-30

Texas Clean School Bus Program Grant Funding Available

Compliance Issues Disclosed by TEA in Monitoring ARRA Funds

Build America Bonds Deadline

2010 Property Value Study Pre-Preliminary Release

Alert - Fewer School Districts Exempt from Comparability Reports Due November 5, 2010

TEA Releases Guidance on ARRA Topics Including Deadlines

TEA Releases Amended Near-Final Summary of Finances for School Year 2009-2010

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for November and December 2010

ARRA - Expenditure Reporting (ER) System Opens November 3rd for Corrections

TEA Special Instructions for Reporting PEIMS Budget Record

Texas AG Rules on Parent's Use of Advocate for Child's Education

36% of 2009-2010 ARRA Funds Have Not Been Drawn Down

Proposed Amendment to Financial Accountability Rating System - School FIRST

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Reporting Guidance

Texas AG Rules on Purchasing Terms

Two Texas School Districts Are Broad Award Finalists

Statewide Property Tax as Possible School Finance Solution

TEA Releases FAQ for Student Attendance Accounting Handbook

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar

Texas AG Rules on Holding More Than One Elected Office

In-State Texas Travel Reimbursements Rates Lower as of October 2010

TEA Pupil Projection System Opening Delayed Until Monday 10/4

Texas AG Rules on FSP Funding for Electronic Courses

Texas AG Rules on Election Date for ISD Board of Trustees

Texas AG Rules on Appraising Property Damaged by Hurricane Ike

Cash Management Requirements for Federal Grants

Pupil Projections Opens Friday October 1, 2010

TASB Unveils New School Finance Plan

TEA Reminder to Use TREx

Texas AG Ruling Affirms Livestock are not Pets

Charter Schools Depository Contracts Due to TEA

SFSF Report on PDAS Due October 7

Webinar On Procuring Goods and Services With Federal Education Grant Funds

Constitution Day / Citizenship Day September 17

Hold The Date

Alert - Significant Change to Interpretation for Comparability of Services for NCLB

Texas School Savings Initiative

Financial Ratings Released

Texas AG Rules on Nepotism Question

Texas AG Rules on School District Access to Rights-of-Way

Jobs Fund Bill Q&A

Texas AG Rules on Taxpayer Account and Parcel Related Issues

TEA Grant Due Dates

USDOE Education Jobs Fund Webinar

TEA Grant Application Due Dates

TEA Releases Annual Update on Legal Interpretations on Student Attendance, Admission and Enrollment

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan On Support of Education Jobs

Consolidated Compliance Report - NCLB ARRA and Other Reports Due August 16

TEA Asks ISDs to Submit ARRA SFSF Applications ASAP

Texas Conference on Urban Counties to Oppose TCEQ Proposed Rule

Congress Passes Bill to Provide $10 Billion to Support 160,000 Education Jobs Nationwide

TEA Posts Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System 2010 Manual

Chapter 41 Applications and Option 3 Contract Due Dates for 2010-2011

2010-2011 Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Posted by TEA

TEA Releases the 2010 Accountability Ratings

Texas AG Rules on Foreclosure When Deferrment of Taxes Filed by Taxpayer Prior to Age 65

Final 2009 Property Value Study Released by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Alert - TCEQ Proposed Rules for Property Tax Exemptions Published in Texas Register

Staff Salary Data Submission Reminder by TEA

Performance Management Framework Report Released

Tax Information Survey Deadline is August 13

Recall to Repair Stadium Light Poles

Proposed IRS 1099 Reporting Rule - Comments Due by September 29

Update on the Implementation of New Assessment and Accountability Provisions

LEA Applications for Smaller Learning Communities Program Funding Due August 6 to U.S. Dept. of Ed.

Alert - TEA Posts Significant Changes to School Transportation Allotment Handbook for 2010-2011

Texas AG Rules on Step Increase for School Year 2010-2011

Texas AG Ruling on Construction Manager-at-Risk

TEA Posts 2010-2011 Summary of Finances

Release 14 State Aid Template

Schools FIRST Communications Kit Updated for 2010

ARRA Quarterly Report Due July 5, 2010

TCEQ Commissioners' Agenda Includes Tax Relief Rules on June 30

Texas AG Ruling on Certain Transfer Fees

IFA Application Due June 15, 2010

Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property Advisory Committee Meeting on June 4

Tax Ratification Election Info Published by TASB

State Agencies Directed to Find More Savings

NIFA Online Application Due July 15

Texas AG Rules on Tax Rollback Rate Issues

ARRA SFSF - Year 2 Application Info Posted by TEA

TEA Releases Final Summary of Finances

TCEQ Tax Exemption Testimony Planned for May 20 House Subcommittee

Texas AG Ruling on Payroll Deductions to PACs

TEA Announces QSCB Funding Application Deadline

Texas AG Rules on Payment on Bonds from M&O Taxes and Other Funds

EPA Rule Adoption to Trigger Tax Code Exemption

Speaker Joe Straus on Dire Budget Forecast

Release 12 State Aid Template

Truth-in-Taxation 2010 Released by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs

Property Tax Administration Rule Changes Posted by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

TASB Risk Management Fund Grant Awards for 2010

Staffing Survey

School Finance 101 Guide Released by TEA

Promise Neighborhoods Grant Available

Federal Programs - Had Difficulty Tracking The Many Changes?

Commissioner of Education Releases Accountability Standards for 2010 and 2011

Pollution Control Property Tax Exemption Discussion at Capitol

House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on April 20

Financial Solvency Roundtable at TEA on April 9

Senate Finance Committee Hearing on April 14

Texas AG Opinions Released

ARRA Section 1512 Reports Due April 5th

TCEQ Tax Relief for Pollution Control Advisory Committee Meeting - March 26, 2010

65% Instructional Expenditure Requirement Eliminated and Financial Rating System for Charter Schools to be Implemented

Required Internet Posting - ARRA Infrastructure Investments

Blueprint for ESEA Announced

Student Attendance Accounting Handbook FAQ

March 12 Meeting on Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property

Alert - March 12 Meeting on Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property

Proposed Changes SBOE Rule for Bond Guarantee Program

Reminder - ARRA Revised Jobs Data Due March 7

How Are You Using Stimulus Dollars?

TEA Announces Funding Cuts

TEA Extends Project Period End Date for Federal Grants

March 1 - Deadline for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Employee Notification

Alert - ARRA Q & A Version XII Posted

Feedback Requested - Texas Student Data System

Property Value Study Released

TEA to Sunset All Rules

IRS Seeks Your Feedback

ARRA Reporting Deadline Extended to Jan 22

Student Teacher Classroom Link to be Added to PEIMS Data Standards

Rules Adopted for Portable Classroom Construction

Update 14 Financial Accountability System Resource Guide

Release 6 State Aid Template Available

New Mileage Rate Effective January 1, 2010

Texas AG Opinion Issued on Homestead Exemption

Liability Insurance - Texas AG Opinion Request

PSF Bond Guarantee Program to Reopen

Deadline - 12/18/09 Report Worn-out Materials in EMAT/EVI

Interim Charges Senate Education Committee Announced

Release 5 State Aid Template Available

Nepotism - Texas AG Opinion Request

2009 AEIS Reports Made Available

Texas AG Opinion Issued on Employment of Former Trustee

Tax Rollback Elections - Texas AG Opinion Request

Texas AG Opinion Issued on Payment of Civil Penalties

Texas AG Opinion Issued on One-time Payment to Retirees

Alert - SBOE Adopts Indirect Cost Rates

Invitation to Department of Education Webinar

Alert - SBOE Rule on Indirect Cost Rate Update

Race to the Top

Sunset Advisory Commission Appointments Announced

2009-2010 Minimum Standards for the Academic Achievement Record

GFOA Releases Best Practice for Fund Balance

Updated State Aid Template

Reporting SFSF for PEIMS Budget

ARRA FAQ XI

2009-2010 Pupil Projection Template

Update on Indirect Cost Issue

Updated 2008-2009 Near Final Summary of Finances

ARRA, SFSF Monitoring

Alert - ARRA Q & A Version X Posted

ARRA Online Quarterly Reporting

Alert - Version IX SFSF Q & A, Quarterly Reporting Guidance

New ARRA Quarterly Reporting Requirements

H1N1 Flu Waivers

Alert - SFSF Q & A Version VIII Revised

State Aid Template Updated

2008-2009 Near Final Summary of Finances

Alert - TEA Posts FAQ Version VI ARRA Stabilization Funds

Disaster Aid

Travel Reimbursement for Grants

Alert - Above Statutory Minimum Salary - Avoid Overpayment

SBOE Agenda

District Awards for Teacher Excellence

SFSF Q & A Version V & VI

New Debt Financing Options Under ARRA

Instructional Facilities Allotment

Texas Virtual School Network

Student Success Initiative

Final 2009 School First Ratings

SFSF Application Mandatory

Revised 2009-2010 Salary Schedule

SFSF Q & A Versions III & IV

Cell Phone Use in School Zone

SFSF Q & A Updated

Bus Accident Report Required

Property Tax Changes

ARRA Reporting Costs

Budget Posting Required

Summary of Finances Letter

Fund Codes for ARRA

CDC Flu Guidance

MANDATORY TRAINING - MAC and/or SHARS

HB 3646 Salary Increase

AG Opinion on Tax Abatement

Stabilization Funds Application

State Aid Template w/ Fed. Funds

State Aid Template

2009-2010 Summary of Finances

Student Attendance Accounting Handbook

Truth in Taxation Seminars

New Legislation Information from TEA

Mandatory Notice of Intent to Apply

Transportation Reporting

New Instructional Facility Allotment Application

Teacher Pay Raise Not Yet Guaranteed

Bidding Threshold Increased