Changes to the USFRCQ: Preparing for Your 2021 Audit

As we get ready to head into the audit season for Arizona school districts, auditors will be completing an updated version of the Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR) Compliance Questionnaire (CQ) as part of your audit. As a reminder, the completed USFRCQ must be submitted with the audit reporting package to the Arizona Office of the Auditor General. School districts should be aware of the changes and take the proper steps now to ensure you are in compliance.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) I and II: An Overview

While the pandemic has had monumental impacts on higher education institutions and their students, the passage of two legislative acts have attempted to alleviate some of its financial consequences. Our education professionals have compiled all the guidance available from the Department of Education regarding HEERF and HEERF II funds for our clients and friends in higher education to help you understand the opportunities available to support your students and operations.