Introducing…budget snapshots
Today the Observer begins an examination into the SCUSD budget reports, called SACS expenditure reports. This decipherable data paints a very clear picture of how our school district spends its money.
The SACS Budget Code is a 31 digit structure. In an effort to evaluate and connect spending to student outcome, it is imperative to see how funds are allocated — where does the money go? How is it disbursed?
A group of committed community members are currently urging a line-by-line review of spending by requesting the public information contained in the SACS reports. The Observer will help the cause by publishing their findings. We observe and ask questions. We welcome commentary and discussion.
Look for future postings as snapshots — the entire picture cannot be taken at once. Hopefully, an image will develop that holds the board of trustees and the administration accountable to public scrutiny of very real numbers.
Our first snapshot in the current 255-page SACS report:
June 25, 2010 SACS expenditure report – OBJECT Code 5800 (contracts/vendors):
