July 15, 2005
Dear County Superintendents of Schools, Auditors, and Treasurers:
This recovery of overpayment in the amount of $25,971,268, is made pursuant to California Education Code Section 52124(d). The overpaid amount to each district or charter school is based on the final entitlement, computed using the final enrollment counts submitted on form J-7CSR, as compared to the total amounts paid in the advance and provisional apportionments. Additionally, the entitlement amounts have been reduced for those basic aid districts that selected the K-3 CSR program pursuant to Section 31 of Senate Bill 1008 (Chapter 26, Statues of 2004). In accordance with California Education Code Section 52124(d), overpaid funds will be recovered from the next monthly principal apportionment payment.
The enclosed schedule indicates the amount overpaid to each district or charter school in your county. The State Controller will deduct the overpayment from the July 2005 Principal Apportionment. County Superintendents of Schools are requested to immediately inform each affected district or charter school of the adjustment and provide each with a copy of this letter and schedule.
If you have any questions regarding this recovery, please contact Janice Huarte, Fiscal Analyst, Categorical Programs Unit, at (916) 322-9128 or by e-mail at jhuarte@cde.ca.gov, or Julie Klein, Staff Services Manager I, Categorical Programs Unit, at (916) 323-1314 or by e-mail at jklein@cde.ca.gov. Program questions may be directed to staff members in the School Facilities Planning Division, specifically, Lynn Piccoli, Education Fiscal Services Consultant, at (916) 323-3926 or by e-mail at lpiccoli@cde.ca.gov, or Shannon Farrell-Hart, Education Fiscal Services Assistant, at (916) 323-3923 or by e-mail at sfarrell@cde.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Scott Hannan, Director
School Fiscal Services Division
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