School accountability: Office of the Education Inspector General: school financial and performance audits: charter school authorization, oversight, funding, operations, networks, and contracting: data systems: local educational agency contractor background checks and contracting.
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Overview
This bill aims to strengthen accountability in public education by enhancing the role of the Office of the Education Inspector General. It requires financial and compliance audits of local educational agencies, including charter schools, to be conducted and reported on by the Controller. The bill also establishes new requirements for auditors, such as continuing education and background checks, and creates a program to mentor charter school authorizing agencies. Additionally, it updates data reporting requirements and addresses issues related to independent study programs and funding formulas.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Office of the Education Inspector General within the State Department of Education.
- Requires financial and compliance audits of local educational agencies, including charter schools, to adhere to specified filing deadlines.
- Mandates continuing education requirements for audit engagement partners and certified public accountants.
- Requires background checks for contractors working with local educational agencies.
- Updates requirements for reporting independent study data.
- Creates a Charter School Authorizer Grant Program to support charter school oversight.
- Requires charter schools to report data on average daily attendance.
- Establishes a Chartering Authority Mentor Grant Program.
Who is affected
- Local Educational Agencies (School Districts, Charter Schools, Educational Joint Powers Authorities)
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