Consistent with past years, funding recoveries are expanded to include FTEs outside of the audit sample where the auditors identify a clear link between audit findings in their sample and those FTEs outside the sample.
The procedures the auditors will use this school year can be found on the 2024/25 Compliance Audit web page. Please share this information with your schools and staff as appropriate.
The ministry will be reviewing enrolment and other relevant data to select school districts for this year’s program. This will include a review of past years’ audit reports to identify school districts that may benefit from a follow-up audit. Retention of student attendance records and participation documentation at each Form 1701 data collection reporting period is required to verify the district’s claims and to assist in the enrolment audit process. The recommended retention documentation for your Level 1 District Data team members can be found on the Compliance web page.
If your district is selected, a letter of notification will be sent to the Superintendent of Schools at least two weeks in advance of the review. There may be modifications to the compliance audits process. Modification specifics will be communicated to districts that have been selected for audit.
The ministry recognizes the additional effort required of your staff to facilitate this process and thanks you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Herkel Director, School District Financial Reporting and Compliance, at 778-698-5410 or kevin.herkel@gov.bc.ca.