March 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM - Finance, Audit, and Budget Committee Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Schnoes
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Schnoes
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Discussion:
Call to order at 11:20 am Staff: David Ludwig, Deb Hericks, Priscilla Quintana |
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3. Agenda Item
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Schnoes
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3.1. Approve Claims, Financials Statements, and Assets for Month of January
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Schnoes
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Action Item
Discussion:
Committee Chair reviewed the claims, financials statements, and assets.
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3.2. Approval of February Expenses to be paid in March.
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Schnoes
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Committee Chair reviewed expenses to be paid in March 2017.
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3.3. Monthly Staff Budget Meeting
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Schnoes
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3.4. ESUCC State Audit
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Schnoes
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Discussion:
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3.4.1. State Audit - Exit Conference
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Schnoes
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Discussion:
Executive Director discussed the exit conference with the auditors that was held on Monday. Committee reviewed the recommendations from the audit. We have 10 days from Monday to submit our responses.
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3.5. Approve Spectrum Business invoices (NASB internet/phone service)
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Schnoes
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Discussion regarding Spectrum Business to pay when due to avoid continually having late fees until Board has had time to review policies. Billing for Spectrum Business usually occurs in the middle of the month with a two week window to make payment. Our recommendation is to allow us to pay the invoice when due and have approval of that payment at the next ESUCC meeting. We are reviewing ESUCC Policies at this time.
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3.6. Innovative Grant Budget
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Schnoes
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Discussion:
Executive Director discussed the budget for Innovative Grant. We have the funds in federal grants to cover costs for this year.
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3.7. Biennial Budget/State Budget Shortfall
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Ludwig
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Discussion:
Executive Director discussed the budget shortfall. LB22 was signed into law. Original plan was 4% reduction and was approved and no reduction to DEC funds but a 2% for Core Funds. LB 327 is the biennial budget.
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3.7.1. NDE Agency Hearing - March 7, 2017
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Ludwig
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Discussion:
Executive Director discussed the NDE Agency hearing on March 7, 2017. Executive Director will follow-up with Commissioner on how he wants our support.
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3.8. Master Service Agreement 2017-2018
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Ludwig
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Discussion:
Executive Director shared the MSA as information for the FAB Committee.
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4. Next Meeting Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Schnoes
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5. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Schnoes
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6. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Schnoes
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