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Certification by County Offices of Education (PDF)
Certification of Corrective Action form - Due May 15th.

Flow Chart (PDF)
This chart includes the audit resolution processes available for an "apportionment significant audit finding." An apportionment significant audit finding is a finding that is equal or greater than one unit of average daily attendance; or a finding that is equal or greater than the dollar value of one unit of average daily attendance for the local educational agency (LEA). Five of the processes are listed below:

  • Repayment Plans
    Procedures and timelines for filing a repayment plan due to an audit exception.
Questions:   Audit Resolution Staff | leaaudits@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, April 05, 2023
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