On October 15, 2002, the Hillsborough County School Board voted to implement the action plans in the Best Financial Management Practices Review (OPPAGA Report No. 02-39). OPPAGA developed these action plans to help the district implement the best prac
As of February 2005, the district had implemented all 38 action plans contained in the OPPAGA report. As a result, the district has put systems in place that should help it to significantly improve its management practices and increase its efficiency
By implementing report action plans, the district estimates that, to date, it experienced a net positive fiscal impact of $17 million and expects to exceed the savings projected in OPPAGA's original report by approximately $7 million for an estimated t
OPPAGA recommends that the State Board of Education award the Seal of Best Financial Management to the Hillsborough County School District. The district should, however, monitor several issues to ensure that it continues to increase efficiency and red

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Report 04-38
Some School Districts Can Take Steps to Reduce Their Food Service Costs and Ensure Self-Sufficiency
Report 04-32 May 2004
With Effective Planning, Accountability, and Oversight, School Districts Can Successfully Outsource Services
Report 04-26 March 2004
School Districts Can Take Steps to Substantially Reduce Their Transportation Costs
Report 04-10 February 2004

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