Category: Finance & Voting Portfolio
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Capital Improvement Project Infographic
What is a capital improvement project? Give your community the answer with the new capital projects infographic from the School Communications Portfolio.
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Fiscal transparency law includes new reporting requirements
A law, approved in 2016, aimed at increasing the transparency of New York state school district finances will take effect in school fiscal year 2017-18. The new statute – Chapter 514 of the Laws of 2016 — will require districts to post certain budget and finance documents on their websites, if one exists, and will…
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Understanding the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption
Help taxpayers understand the impact of this tax exemption
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Communicate about the impact of the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption in your school community
The Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption law was amended in December 2013 to permit school districts to offer the exemption to taxpayers along with municipalities. Because tax exemptions such as these may cause a significant tax shift among taxpayers, offering them is a decision that is not taken lightly by district leaders. The School Communications Portfolio…