Requires school districts to make their budgets and an itemized summary of expenditures and revenue available in printed form and on the internet

4 Co-sponsors

• William J. Larkin Jr.
• Kenneth P. LaValle
• Michael H. Ranzenhofer
• Dale M. Volker

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, to require school districts to make an itemized summary of their budgets, expenditures and revenue available to the public

Purpose or general idea of the bill

To require school districts to make their budgets and an itemized summary of expenditures and revenue available in printed form and on the internet.

Summary of provisions

Section 1501-d of the Education Law is amended to require every school district, except New York City, to compile, publish, update in a timely manner and make available to the public the school district budget and an itemized summary of all expenditures of and revenue received by such district, making such information available in printed form and on a school district internet website.

Justification

This bill recognizes a growing public concern regarding accountability in the wake of recent scandals involving school district finances. By making budgetary information available for scrutiny, this bill aims to help restore the confidence of the public in fiscal management of our school systems.

Legislative history

2005-06: A.10229 Assembly Education Committee. 2007: Senate Education Cmte./Assembly Education Cmte. 2008: Passed Senate/Assembly Ways and Means Cmte.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the first of September next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law provided that effective immediately any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be completed on or before such date.