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Finance director summarizes $342 million general fund, maintenance gains and digital ticketing
Summary
District business office reported on a $342 million general fund, increased use of an online facilities ticketing system and school‑meal volumes; directors said staffing and succession planning remain priorities.
Mister Karas, director of business and finance for the City School District of Albany, briefed the board on the business office’s responsibilities, facilities work and administrative systems.
Karas said the district’s general fund budget is about $342,000,000 and that payroll runs roughly $5,400,000 gross every two weeks. He reported the district handled approximately 1,800 payroll payments every two weeks and that accounts‑payable produces more than 200 checks weekly.
On facilities, Karas highlighted the district’s…
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