New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 20 - PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE - BUDGETING AND ACCOUNTING
Part 2 - GOVERNING BUDGETING AND ACCOUNTING FOR NEW MEXICO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Section 6.20.2.8 - PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. All school districts shall account for financial transactions and develop and maintain their budgets in accordance with the Public School Code, GAAP and department procedures for public school accounting and budgeting, which are referenced where applicable.
B. The deadlines identified in this regulation pertaining to the submittal of required reports and documents may be extended by the secretary of education or his designee after a request has been submitted by the school district, provided the extension is not in violation of state or federal law.
C. If reporting requirements and deadlines are not met, the department may withhold funds, suspend payments or both, pursuant to 6.21.2.10 NMAC and 6.21.2.11 NMAC.
D. Business officials, serving in the capacity of a supervisor or director or manager of accounting and/or bookkeeping as mentioned in 6.63.12.8 NMAC, responsible for the preparation and presentation of all financial documentation and budget maintenance will meet the competency requirements enumerated in 6.63.12.9 NMAC.
