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Breakout Session I V
403: E-Rate – Where is it Going?
401: Guide to Developing Strong
Internal Control Procedures E-Rate is an ever changing program. The tech-
With Limited Staff nology needs are increasing but the funding
is decreasing. Learn the latest information
related to E-Rate and what to expect in the
How to design internal controls with lim-
ited staff to get proper segregation of du- future for this important funding source.
ties. We’ll go over common areas where
there are segregation of duty issues and Presented By: Ernest Nicely, Jr. - Nicely
steps that schools can take to mitigate the Done Consulting & Jon Castelhano - Gil-
problem. In addition, a Business Manager bert School District
of a small rural district will also share how
she has implemented segregation of duty
controls with limited staff. 404: ADE’s ADM Audit Process
Overview
Presented By: Eric Thompson - Clifton-
LarsonAllen LLP & Shirley Lomeli - Win- ADE’s Audit Unit completes approximately 36
slow Unified School District ADM audits each year with the chief focus of
validating proper ADM reporting, which direct-
ly affects Basic State Aid funding and Budget Ca-
pacity. As awareness of the Audit Unit’s work has
402: USFR Quote Requirements increased, so too has the request for additional
information about what an ADE ADM audit in-
Whether you are new or a seasoned pro- volves and how an LEA can best prepare. The
curement professional let’s go back to ba- ADM Audit Process presentation will layout the
sics. Come join our discussion on what road map for what a typical ADM Audit encom-
passes and entails as well as the potential out-
the USFR says regarding quotes. We will comes resulting from an ADM Audit. The goal
also have a discussion about the guidelines of the presentation is to increase the efficacy of
and best practices. We will share examples audits in the future for both the auditee and the
and provide a complete overlook on the Department by expanding outreach, discussing
requirements that will assist in streamlining findings, and evaluating LEA divergence from
your process. statute or guideline. Upon successful comple-
tion, attendees will be able to explain the parts
of an ADM Audit, potential audit outcomes, and
Presented By: Eva Dino - Alhambra El- the audit appeal process.
ementary School District & Tammy
Leeder - Pendergast Elementary School Presented By: Matt Boucher & Taylor
District MacNamara - Arizona Department of
Education & Rose Whelihan - The Pro-
fessional Group Public Consulting
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