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10 Jan, 5 tweets, 3 min read
Selpas need their own audit, independent auditor says-- See SEALs email to #WESELPA Administrator @RickyAlyassi.

Dear Ricky,

Hope you had a nice holiday season. I wanted to let you know that this past Monday, the San Bernardino County Board of Education heard a report from an
independent auditor. During the presentation, I asked the auditor regarding the SELPA's responsibility to perform an audit. I asked the auditor if the audit presented to the County Board encompassed all of the programs of the SELPAs since SELPAs have their own board. The auditor
specifically stated that the audit to the County Board did not cover all of the SELPA programs and that SELPAs are responsible to perform their own audits. I also confirmed that any program receiving over $750,000 per year in federal awards, is required to conduct an audit.
I bring the issue to your attention as in the past we have heard public comments at the San Bernardino County Board of Education meeting regarding WESELPAs failure to conduct such an audit. Please look into this issue to ensure that #WESELPA is meeting all of its obligations.
Wishing you a Happy 2022.
Rita [Fernandez-Loof, SB County Board Member, Area B]
@SBCo_Supt_Ted @TonyThurmond #audittheselpas @CADeptEd @CDEdashboard @RickyAlyassi

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