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Newberg SD 29J finance update: auditors stalled by federal pause, district freezes hiring and holds budgets
Summary
District finance staff told the board that auditors have delayed final single‑audit guidance following a federal shutdown and that the district is taking precautionary budget measures—hiring freezes, a 10% hold on building budgets and scheduling a finance advisory committee to increase transparency.
District finance staff provided an audit and budget update to the Newberg School District 29J board on Oct. 28, saying external auditors are awaiting federal guidance on single‑audit changes following a federal shutdown and that the timing has delayed the closeout of last year’s financial reports.
Staff reported a beginning fund balance of $1,674,000 and said total salaries and benefits are currently…
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