Operations
Background
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The money in the operating fund comes mainly from the New York State Education Department based on state-wide formulas. Funds are generated from local property taxes and state revenue.
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Intent
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The Operating (or General) fund provides most of the funds used for the day-to-day operations of the school district.
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Usage
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Operating Funds include direct school expenditures and instructional support such as:
Contrast Operating Budgets with Capital Funds The Capital Fund is used to:
General School Budget Information These fall into the following general categories:
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Eligibility
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All NYS public school districts have Operations budgets.
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Filing
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Payment
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Resources
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Note that New York State Education Dept. (NYSED) is still issuing guidelines for use of NYS's $7.9 billion allocated in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) passed by U.S. Congress in March 2021. Currently, available district funds must be spent by Sept. 30, 2024, although a deadline extension is possible. Sign up to be notified when significant content updates are posted.