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Who is responsible for the accuracy of the Salaries, Travel Reimbursements and Professional Services Expenditures? |
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The individual organizations supplying the information are responsible for the accuracy of the information. The Department of Audits and Accounts is only responsible for the compilation of this information. |
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If I have a question about information in the Salaries, Travel Reimbursements and Professional Services whom do I contact? |
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Call 1.800.georgia. In the Atlanta calling area, the number is 678.georgia. |
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Has the data in the Salaries, Travel Reimbursements and Professional Services Expenditures been audited? |
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No. This data is unaudited data and is a compilation of submissions by individual organizations to the Department of Audits and Accounts. |
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Can you explain what Fiscal Year 2007, Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Year 2009 mean? |
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Fiscal Year 2007 means July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Fiscal Year 2008 means July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Fiscal Year 2009 means July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. |
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Why isn't Professional Services Expenditure data included for the Local Boards of Education? |
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State statutes do not require submission of Professional Services Expenditure data by the Local Boards of Education.
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Why do I only see Professional Services Expenditure data? Where is expenditure data for other vendors? |
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In accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill 300, this site will display a report of grant and contract payments made or due to vendors by agencies in January 2010. |
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What is Senate Bill 300? |
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Senate Bill 300 was passed in the 2008 legislative session and is referred to as the Transparency in Government Act. You can read about Senate Bill 300 at the following location http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2007_08/sum/sb300.htm |
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What is a Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)? |
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A RESA is an agency established for the purpose of sharing services designed to improve the effectiveness of the educational programs of member school systems. |
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What is the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)? |
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The CAFR is an annual financial report prepared by the State Accounting Office with the Department of Audits and Accounts serving as the principal auditor. The report provides statements of financial condition and operations of the State of Georgia in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. |
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What is the Budgetary Compliance Report (BCR)? |
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The BCR is an annual report prepared by the State Accounting Office which provides information about financial and budgetary compliance with the State of Georgia's Appropriation Act, as amended. The statements in the BCR are presented in accordance with the State's regulatory (statutory) basis of accounting and State budget laws which differ from generally accepted accounting principles. |
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What is the Statewide Single Audit Report (SWSA)? |
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The SWSA is an annual audit report designed to meet the needs of all Federal grantor agencies. The report is prepared by the State Accounting Office with the Department of Audits and Accounts serving as the principal auditor. The Statewide Single Audit is performed in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984, as amended, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, Audits of State, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organization. |
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What is the Budget in Brief? |
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The Budget in Brief is an annual report prepared by the Office of Planning and Budget providing detailed budgetary information for the State of Georgia. |
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What is the purpose of a performance audit? |
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Performance Audits determine the degree to which programs and activities are accomplishing their goals and objectives; provide measurements of program results and effectiveness; identify other means of achieving the goals and objectives; evaluate efficiency in the allocation of resources; and assess compliance with laws and regulations. |
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Which internet browsers do you support? |
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Supported versions of internet browsers are Internet Explorer version 7 and above. Mozilla Firefox version 2.5 and above are supported. |
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Which Adobe Acrobat Reader versions are supported? |
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The majority of the reports require Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 and above. |
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