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Property Tax Shift 2007-08
A spread sheet for each district is available on the property tax shift, an accounting entry that takes a portion of the school district’s property tax revenue and moves it forward one fiscal year, i.e. , taxes that would otherwise be revenue for Fiscal Year 2009 are shifted into Fiscal Year 2008. Click here to view the complete document .
Consolidated Financial Statements
This report offers an overview of each school district's financial picture in an easy to read and understandable format for parents and taxpayers. General Fund revenues are shown by source of funds. General Fund salaries, benefits and other expenditures are shown by program category. Other funds, the total sources and uses of funds are also shown. This report is now available for FY 2006 and FY 2007. To view reports, click here .
Minnesota School Finance Awards
Since FY 2003, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has recognized school organizations that exhibit sound fiscal health and financial management policies and procedures. MDE's School Finance Award is based on compliance with state statute on a number of finance issues and other means of demonstrating fiscal health. Click here for the complete description of criteria and application form for FY 2009.
Congratulations to the 128 schools and districts for their commitment and financial acumen for FY 2008. A special recognition is extended to the Mankato and Edina school districts - which have won in each of the six years of the awards history. Click here to view complete list of awardees.
NEW! Important Grant Information Update
The Minnesota Department of Education is pleased to announce the launch of a new Grants Management System. The system will provide a stream-lined process for grant applicants to search for and download grant opportunities in a dedicated location. During the transition process, existing, open grant applications will continue to be located within the relevant program site location, though supporting materials and resources – including FAQs – will be available only from the Grants Information page. Visit the new Grants Information page.