HB 1989 - DIGEST

 

                  (SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

 

     Directs the joint legislative audit and review committee, with the assistance of the state auditor, to design a system that can be used to evaluate whether a school district is employing best financial management practices.

     Requires the specific functional areas in the system to include at least the following:

     (1) Management structure;

     (2) Performance accountability;

     (3) Delivery of educational services, including instructional materials;

     (4) Administrative and educational technology;

     (5) Personnel systems and benefits management;

     (6) Facilities construction, including use of state and district construction funds;

     (7) Facilities maintenance;

     (8) Student transportation;

     (9) Food service operations;

     (10) Cost control systems, including asset management, risk management, financial management, purchasing, internal auditing, and financial auditing;

     (11) Safety and security; and

     (12) Community involvement.