Fiscal Transparency
Welcome to the South Colonie Central School District's Fiscal Transparency section. We believe in openness and accountability, and we are committed to providing our community with access to important financial information. Below, you will find details on audits conducted, as well as plans related to APR-ESSER Funding, Foundation Aid, and more.
Office of the Budget
Jacqlene McAllister
Assistant Superintendent for Management Services and Strategic Planning
mcallisterj@scolonie.org
518-869-3576
APR-ESSER Funding Plan
The American Rescue Plan (APR) - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding is a crucial resource aimed at addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our schools. The South Colonie Central School District is committed to transparently utilizing these funds to support the academic and social-emotional needs of our students.
Key Objectives
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Learning Acceleration: Implementing targeted programs and interventions to address learning gaps caused by disruptions in education.
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Health and Safety: Enhancing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.
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Technology Infrastructure: Investing in technology to support remote and hybrid learning options, ensuring equitable access for all students.
APR-ESSER Funding Plan Document
Foundation Aid Plan
Foundation Aid is a key component of New York State's funding formula for schools. It is designed to ensure that every student has access to a sound, basic education. The South Colonie Central School District is dedicated to optimizing the use of Foundation Aid to provide quality education for our students.
Allocation Strategy
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Instructional Programs: Directing funds toward maintaining and enhancing instructional programs that meet the diverse needs of our student population.
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Professional Development: Investing in ongoing professional development for our educators to ensure high-quality instruction.
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Student Support Services: Providing resources for programs and services that support the academic and social-emotional well-being of our students.
District Audits By Year
The South Colonie Central School District undergoes annual financial audits to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. These audits are conducted by independent, external auditing firms. Our community can access the latest audit reports below.
If you are unable to access any of the PDFs please contact Anjelieeque Martinez.
Scroll below for documents listed by school year
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Financial
- 2021 Fiscal Affairs Legal Notice
- South Colonie Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending on 6-30-2021
- 2021 Management Letter Response – Main Audit
- 2021 Management Letter Response – Extra classroom Audit
Internal Audits
- 2020-2021 Internal Audit-Payroll
- 2020-2021 Internal Audit-Payroll Corrective Action Plan
- 2020-2021 Internal Audit-Risk Assessment
- 2020-2021 Internal Audit-Risk Assessment Corrective Action Plan
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Financial
- South Colonie Central School District – Allocation of Personnel Costs (2020M-10)
- South Colonie Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending on 6-30-2020
- 2020 Legal Notice
- 2020 Management Letter Response 1
- 2020 Management Letter Response 2
Internal Audits
- 2019-2020 Internal Audit-Food Services (Inventory)
- 2019-2020 Internal Audit-Food Services (Inventory) Corrective Action Plan
- 2019-2020 Internal Audit-Risk Assessment
- 2019-2020 Internal Audit-Risk Assessment Corrective Action Plan
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Financial
- South Colonie Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2019
- 2019 Management Letter Response 1
- 2019 Management Letter Response 2
- 2019 Legal Notice
Internal Audits
- 2018-19 Internal Audit – Risk Assessment
- 2018-19 Internal Audit – Risk Assessment Corrective Action Letter
- 2018-19 Internal Audit – Payroll
- 2018-19 Internal Audit – Payroll Correction Action Letter
- 2018-19 NYSED Food Service Administration Review
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Financial
- South Colonie Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2018
- 2018 Management Letter Responses
- 2018 Legal Notice
Grant
Internal Audits
- 2017-18 Internal Audit – Risk Assessment
- 2017-18 Internal Audit – Risk Assessment Corrective Action Letter
- 2017-18 Internal Audit – Uniform Guidance (Purchasing) & Grant Administration
- 2017-18 Internal Audit – Uniform Guidance (Purchasing) & Grant Administration Corrective Action Letter
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Financial
- South Colonie Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2017
- 2017 Management Letter Responses
Internal Audits
- 2016-17 Internal Audit – Risk Assessment
- 2016-17 Internal Audit – Risk Assessment Response Letter
- 2016-17 Internal Audit – Cafetera Operations
- 2016-17 Internal Audit – Cafeteria Operations Response Letter
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