Rising college costs have outpaced federal grant aid and placed more of the financial burden on students and their families. Children's Savings Account (CSA) programs help families, especially lower-income families, save for college--and other postsecondary education--by providing financial contributions and possibly other supports. A Senate…

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Bylaws contain governance history, policies and procedures for managing the organization, and information to conduct AAUW's affairs. The 2013 bylaws are divided into the following articles: (1) Name and Office; (2) Purpose; (3) Use of Name; (4) Membership and Dues; (5) Nominations and Elections;…

One paper, one published article and one transcript of testimony that discuss school finance under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 are presented. "Select Topics of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 for the Issuers of Tax-Exempt Governmental Obligations," by Carla J. Smith, presents three selected topics that address the issuers of tax-exempt…

This document contains witness testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine the rise in health care costs and its effect on retirees' health benefits. Opening statements are provided from committee members. The retiree's perspective is given by a retiree and a granddaughter of a retiree who have had their…

This chapter surveys a principal's risks and responsibilities in relation to managing school income from the following: co-curricular activities, expenditures for various equipment needs, property inventories, contracts issued for commemorative school items, custodianship of school textbooks, proceeds from merchandising certain items in school…

This report provides a fiscal analysis of the Department of Education's 1999 financial audit results. It focuses on the relationship between the audit findings and the potential for waste, fraud, and abuse, and examines the status of an ongoing study of the Department's grantback account. It describes the ongoing accounting problems that have…

This testimony summarizes a report generated by the U.S. General Accounting Office concerned with internal control problems found in the U.S. Department of Education. Significant internal control weaknesses in the U.S. Department of Education's payment processes and poor physical control over its computer assets made the department vulnerable to…

This report to Congressional Requesters is concerned with internal control problems found in the U.S. Department of Education. Significant internal control weaknesses in the U.S. Department of Education's payment processes and poor physical control over its computer assets made the department vulnerable to (and in some cases resulted in) fraud,…

Tuition futures programs and alternative plans are considered that might be enacted in New York State. Tuition futures is a college finance technique that involves a guarantee of stable tuition rates in return for payment years in advance. After describing tuition increases nationwide and in New York State, information is provided on prepayment or…

An overview of recent litigation involving attempts by the federal government to recover allegedly misspent funds. Suggests that the administration intends to ensure that federal funds for education not be misused or abused. (MLF)

This report presents the findings of an investigation and audit of certain aspects of the operations of the United States Commission on Civil Rights commissioned by the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. First, each allegation made against the Commission is briefly outlined and then findings are discussed…

This document presents rules and policies governing and detailing facility design, construction, and funding for Arizona public schools. The document's six articles cover definitions, regulations on minimum school facility guidelines, square footage calculations, the process for deficiency corrections, new school and land funding, and allocation…

It is time for the universities and the National Collegiate Athletics Association to address the tension between amateurism and realism as it affects college athletes' career choices. The goal should be to encourage informed decision making and to educate students about the business of professional sports, and particularly agents. (MSE)

This summary of major legislation enacted by the 1989 New York State Legislature affecting education and the professions is organized in eight sections: (1) laws affecting school districts generally; (2) state aid; (3) taxation and financial administration; (4) miscellaneous; (5) laws of local application; (6) higher education; (7) laws affecting…

Acts 320 and 321, SLH 1986, temporarily granted broadened administrative flexibility to Hawaii's two educational agencies--the Department of Education (DOE) and the University of Hawaii (UH). Under these two acts, the Office of the Legislative Auditor was directed to assess and evaluate the impact of the flexibility legislation--especially its…