Thirty-six school personnel were asked if inflation affected their educational programs and, if so, in what way, and the specific ways they were attempting to deal with the situation. (MLF)

An Arizona district funded staff salary raises by developing some workable budget-reduction strategies. The process emphasized garnering board and community support and collaborating with employee groups. A list of 67 ideas for generating revenues or reallocating program dollars represented $9 million in savings. A condensed list saving $3 million…

Outlines a budget-preparation process for developing self-sufficient food-service programs: (1) establish department financial objectives; (2) prepare site-based budgets; (3) develop budget assumptions; (4) establish performance incentives; (5) document a site-based implementation plan; (6) incorporate performance incentives; and (7) summarize…

Provides tips to help school business officials prepare for an annual school audit. Discusses the bid or quote process and organizational techniques. Lists information to prepare in advance. (LMI)

Describes local, state, and federal school infrastructure funding options. Local funding options include bond issues, special local-option sales taxes, and voter-approved mills and sinking funds. Describes use of federal Qualified Zone Academy Bonds. (PKP)

Describes the development and operation of a countywide purchasing cooperative composed of ten local government agencies in Washington County, Wisconsin. (JG)

Outlines the reasons for school district financial problems in the state of New York and suggests improvements. (Author/MLF)

Three alternatives for financing agency operation under property taxation are evaluated and ranked as to their effectiveness in optimizing the benefits received by the general public. (Author/MLF)

Examines the procedures and reviews that take place during the bidding process to ensure that the price and other factors advantageous to the public are met in the bid accepted. (Author/MLF)

A description of Iowa's new accounting procedure that has the capability to accommodate the smallest as well as the largest schools in the state. (Author/MLF)

Answers questions on the specific manner in which school insurance was selected, or the basis for the selection and application of school insurance. (Author/MLF)

Provides background and understanding of the origins of the voucher concept; the salient arguments for and against voucher systems; and an analysis of the voucher system from the perspective of the business manager, with special emphasis on the planning functions of the business office. (Author)

Third in a series of articles featuring management techniques practiced by administrators. (MLF)

Describes issues discussed at a national symposium held in January 1993, which led to the establishment of the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting in 1995. Outlines recommended budgeting practices at the state and local levels. One figure and a list of council member organizations are included. (LMI)

Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) are submitted by school systems applying for the Association of School Business Officials' Certificate of Excellence. Reviewers of the CAFRs listed specific concerns under headings of presentation and persistent technical deficiencies. Advises school business officials of their responsibilities to…