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301: PREVENTING FRAUD IN CREDIT CARDS & Breakout SEssion 3

STUDENT ACTIVITIES MONIES

In this session, representatives from the Arizona 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Auditor General’s Office will discuss internal control
requirements for managing credit cards/p-cards
and handling student activities cash received at 304: SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARD PARTNERS
school sites and identify specific control Who needs a single award? Why might you need a
weaknesses that may expose districts to risks of multiple award? What do you need to put in the
loss, theft, and misuse. solicitation? Where are the factors in the evaluation?
Accounting How does the award document reflect the need and
specifics of the multiple award? Join us around the
campfire to find the answers to these questions and
Presented By: Gretchen Augustine & more regarding single and multiple awards.
Meghan Hieger - Arizona Auditor General Purchasing

Presented By: Caroline Brackley - The
302: BOND & OVERRIDE ELECTIONS COMPLIANCE Professional Group Public Consulting, Inc &

This session will cover State and Federal compliance Michelle Hamilton - Mesa Public Schools
requirements from the period leading up to an election
call through election day, including use of exploratory
committees, do’s and don’ts, voter pamphlet
requirements and more.
Business Administration

Presented By: Randie Stein - Stifel, Nicolaus &
Co., Inc. & Tracy Rockwell - Deer Valley Unified
School District

303: SCHOOL IS OUT, KIDS ARE HUNGRY!

SUN PROGRAMS ARE THE ANSWER!

SUN Programs include the traditional summer food 305: KEEPING UP WITH GASB - UNDERSTANDING
service program in both the congregate and non-
congregate feeding and the newest program SUN THE COMPENSATED ABSENCES CHANGES
Bucks. Come learn about the benefits of providing The Governmental Accounting Standards Board
nutrition to your community during the summer. (GASB) has issued a new standard related to the
USDA through the ADE offer multiple options to presentation of the compensated absences within
provide meals and snacks for Kids - at no cost - in the audited financials. This session will review the
locations such as schools, parks, recreation new requirements of GASB 101 as well as a walk
centers, clinics, and as a grocery benefit. ADE will through of how to evaluate the district's leave
provide guidance on the application process and policies and balances for proper presentation.
panelist will share success stories; attendees will State/Federal Issues
develop ideas for the coming summer.
Child Nutrition
Presented By: Christopher Heinfeld -
HeinfeldMeech & Kelly Richmond - Tempe Union
Presented By: Rick Hall - Creighton School
District High School District