MDE Weekly Superintendent Mail - 11-7-19

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Weekly Briefing for Superintendents and School Leaders

November 7, 2019

In this edition

ACTION ITEM

FY 2019 LTFM Revenue – Preliminary Review Approved vs. UFARS Expenditures Reconciliation Report and 2018-19 Aid Entitlement Report

Please Note: The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) reconciliation process does not apply to charter schools.

Please review the FY 2019 LTFM Revenue – Preliminary Review of Approved vs. UFARS Expenditures Reconciliation Memorandum, which includes a link to an Excel spreadsheet (FY 2019 LTFM Approved vs. Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS) Costs Reconciliation Report and 2018-19 Aid Entitlement Report). The memo provides an overview on preliminary review of the FY 2019 LTFM approved vs. UFARS expenditures and describes in detail, sections of the cost reconciliation spreadsheet. A link to the 2018-19 Aid Entitlement Report is also included for preliminary reference.

Topics addressed in the memo include the following:

  • Introduction of Preliminary Review of FY 2019 LTFM Approved vs. UFARS Expenditure Reconciliation 
    • LTFM Excel Spreadsheet
      • FY 2019 LTFM Approved vs. UFARS Cost Reconciliation Report
      • Spreadsheet Section Review
      • Variance Review
      • Health and Safety Website/UFARS Coding Adjustments
      • Appeal Considerations
    • LTFM 18-19 Aid Entitlement Report – Minnesota Funding Reports (MFR)

If you have questions regarding the FY 2019 LTFM Preliminary Review of Approved vs. UFARS Expenditures Reconciliation memorandum, please contact Sarah C. Miller.

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