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DI Fiscal Accounting and Reporting

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LEVERETT SCHOOL COMMITTEE

FISCAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

 

The Superintendent will be ultimately responsible for receiving and properly accounting for all funds of the school district, maintaining effective internal controls so as to assure the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; adequate safeguarding of property; assurance of expenditures in accordance with programs under which revenues are received; and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

The accounting system used will conform with the Uniform Massachusetts Accounting System as well as good accounting practices, providing for the appropriate separation of accounts, funds, and special monies.

The School Committee will receive periodic financial statements from the Superintendent showing the financial condition of the school department. Such other financial statements as may be determined necessary by either the Committee or the administration will be presented as found desirable.

SOURCE: MASC Updated 2022

LEGAL REF.:  MGL Ch. 44:38

603 CMR 10:00

2 CFR 200.303

CROSS REFS:  DBJ Budget Transfer Authority

DIE Audits

NOTE: References to town or city charters may be appropriate at this category, and the content of the policy should be changed accordingly.

Reviewed and Edited by Leverett Policy Committee: 12-5-22
First Reading by Leverett School Committee: 1-9-23
Second Reading, First Vote by Leverett School Committee: 2-6-23
Final Vote by Leverett School Committee: 3-6-23