Each year, public, private, and governmental agencies go through an Annual Audit. The Plainfield Public Schools, as many public agencies views this as an opportunity to review and assess its financial picture, as well as make sure that appropriate steps are in place to comply with rules and regulations that deal with the proper management and accountability of the public trust.
Included with the many goals and metrics of the 2008-2012 District Strategic Plan, are strategies that will help ensure that funds in the Plainfield Public Schools are being used properly. Reducing audit findings is one way to make sure that the District is on the right financial track and that proper accountability measures are in place to safeguard district finances. Two years ago, the Plainfield Public Schools had 37 audit findings. This year, as a result of improved management and accountability strategies, the number of audit findings has been reduced to 12. This reduction of audit findings is an indication that the Plainfield Public Schools is moving in the right direction as it relates to the handling of its finances.
In tough economical times, it not only becomes important to find new and innovative ways to fund education, but to improve use and management of the funds that the public has committed toward educating students. Adhering to the rules and regulations of proper accounting and financial procedures will make sure the Plainfield Public Schools continues to exercise sound fiscal responsibility and accountability.
Included with the many goals and metrics of the 2008-2012 District Strategic Plan, are strategies that will help ensure that funds in the Plainfield Public Schools are being used properly. Reducing audit findings is one way to make sure that the District is on the right financial track and that proper accountability measures are in place to safeguard district finances. Two years ago, the Plainfield Public Schools had 37 audit findings. This year, as a result of improved management and accountability strategies, the number of audit findings has been reduced to 12. This reduction of audit findings is an indication that the Plainfield Public Schools is moving in the right direction as it relates to the handling of its finances.
In tough economical times, it not only becomes important to find new and innovative ways to fund education, but to improve use and management of the funds that the public has committed toward educating students. Adhering to the rules and regulations of proper accounting and financial procedures will make sure the Plainfield Public Schools continues to exercise sound fiscal responsibility and accountability.
