All district employees are reminded the school district may receive sanctions because of unauthorized (confirming) purchases.
Employees are to note the following consequences of such actions:
| Withholding of State Aid—N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.4 | NJQSAC Fiscal DPR Indicator #15 | Audit Finding and Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| The Commissioner of Education may withhold State funds from any school district that fails to obey the provisions of the Public School Contracts Law—N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. | The school district is subject to a penalty of four (4) NJQSAC points by not being in compliance with the Fiscal District Performance Review Item #15, which prohibits confirming or unauthorized orders. | All financial transactions are subject to audit review. The district may receive an audit finding and recommendation for unauthorized (confirming) purchases. Repeat audit findings may lead to sanctions against the school district |
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25 March 2025