Finance and Legislation Service - Level 2 (Consultation)
This service expands upon those activities provided in Level 1: Finance and Legislation Service by offering participating school districts direct, customized support and assistance related to state aid and budget analysis, special projects, and long-range financial planning services.
Customized support may include assistance with regard to the following: calculating the district's tax levy limit under the property tax cap; analyzing the district's fund balance and reserves; developing multi-year financial planning tools to improve the district's budget development process; reviewing and/or developing the district's business office forms and procedures manual; conducting a functional review and/or assessment of the district's business office staffing; reviewing the district's process (and forms) to maximize the district's NYS Aid.
Participation in Finance and Legislation Service-Level 1 (659.000)
Each participating school district will provide Erie 1 BOCES F&L staff with current information (name, title, phone and fax numbers, email address, etc.) for the district staff member who is designated as the primary point of contact for the service. Additional responsibilities will be determined as the customized support service plan is developed for the participating district.
Detailed descriptions of the responsibilities of participating school districts and Erie 1 BOCES staff will be determined based on the service plan developed for the district.