The Department has developed these School Finance Tools to assist districts in monitoring their financial condition.
Budgeting / Projections
- Approximate the Supplementary Weighting and Funding for Operational Function Sharing:
Operational Function Sharing Calculation (2008-11-04) - Approximate the Supplementary Weighting and Funding for Sharing Classes/Teachers
Supplementary Weighting Calculation (2010-04-27) - Staffing and Enrollment Comparison Staffing Changes Related to Enrollment Changes (2012-04-13)
- Unspent Balance Projection: Unspent Authorized Budget Projection Worksheet (2013-02-04)
District to District Comparisons
- Analysis and Ratios of Various District Data General Fund Financial Data & Analysis (2012-04-23)
- Budgetary Data District-to-District Comparison Feasibility Study Financials (2012-04-23)
- Financial Indicators and District-to-District Comparisons (ratios): Financial Indicators (2012-05-15)
References
- Connection between the Aid & Levy Worksheet and the Unspent Authorized Budget Report:
Unspent Authorized Budget Report Reference (2012-05-15) - District Self-Assessment District Self-Assessment Tool ( 2012-06-25 11:06:57) This tool was developed to give districts a checklist of duties, as required by Iowa Code, Iowa Administrative Code, or as recommended by best practice. Auditor’s samples, as well as other states documentation, were reviewed for inclusion in this document. This tool is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but rather a sampling of key activities in multiple areas. Administrative Rules cited in this document, concerning school business officials, are in the final stages of approval.
- Form to Reconcile Gate Admissions Admissions Reconciliation (2009-07-22 10:11:40)
- How to Perform a Bank Reconciliation
How to Balance the Books (2008-11-04) - Topics for Consideration when Negative Topics for Consideration for Negative Unspent Balance Schools ( 2010-03-31 10:47:18)
Reporting
- Corrective Action Plan Corrective Action Plan
- Suggested Monthly Reports to District Administration and School Board:
Explanation of Financial Measures (2011-04)