What's happening
This bill defines which positions are considered the chief financial officer of a school district in New York State.
Why it matters
Clarifies accountability. By defining which positions count as a school district’s chief financial officer (CFO), the bill aims to ensure clear lines of responsibility for financial decisions and oversight within school districts.
Standardizes job titles and qualifications. The bill recognizes a range of titles (assistant superintendent for business, school business administrator, business officer, business manager, etc.) as equivalent CFO roles, provided they report directly to the superintendent and meet certain certification or civil service requirements, promoting consistent standards across districts.
Affects compliance and reporting. The definition will impact who is responsible for adhering to state regulations, audits, and financial reporting, potentially reducing confusion in interactions with the State Education Department and other oversight bodies.
May influence hiring and organizational structure. Districts may need to review or adjust job descriptions, reporting relationships, and required certifications to ensure compliance with the new definition, affecting personnel decisions and administrative structure.
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Define School CFO Roles
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History
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
Companion bill
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Define School CFO Roles
In Senate Committee · Education · Sponsor James Skoufis
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STATE OF NEW YORK
499
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. PAULIN -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. BUCHWALD -- read once and referred to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to what positions constitute chief financial officer of a school district
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 2131 to read as follows:
§ 2131. Chief financial officer. For purposes of this article, "chief financial officer of a school district" shall mean and include, but not be limited to, the assistant superintendent for business, school business administrator, school business officer, or other similar official that reports directly to the superintendent and holds either the appropriate certification as required by the department for a school district administrator, school business administrator, or school district business leader, or other person holding an appropriate certificate as determined by the department, or a school business manager or person holding a similar title in a civil service position.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03707-01-9
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