Blogs

On Monday, OASBO, OSBA, and BASA hosted the Biennial Budget Review (BBR) to review the changes included in the biennial budget.

We anticipate additional details about the budget provisions related to the forecasting requirements, the 15% administrative expense cap, and the new cybersecurity mandates in the coming weeks. The BBR presentations are included below, along with some other resources.

Please join us at one of the Regional School Finance Seminars in August for key updates from the Department of Education and Workforce, Lawrence County Deputy Auditor Chris Kline, and other legal and financial experts. Registration links are below.

BBR Presentations

• Budget Bill Legislative Review
• School Funding Formula Update from Dr. Howard Fleeter
• Property Tax Reform Update from Dr. Howard Fleeter

Other Resources: 

• FY26 State Foundation Funding Update: You can view the post from Elena Sanders here.
• OEPI Summary of Fixed-Sum Levies
• Budget Simulations: Below are the simulations previously shared with Professional Members. Please note that the line-item vetoes do not directly impact the funding formula.
  • House Bill 96 Foundation Aid, Exec - Conference Committee (CC)
  • House Bill 96 All Aid, Exec - CC
  • House Bill 96 JVSD Foundation Aid, Exec - CC
  • House Bill 96 Cost Tracker (all state funding), Exec - CC

Register for the Regional Fall Finance Seminars

• SE Regional Fall School Finance Workshop - August 18
• NE Regional Fall School Finance Workshop - August 20
• NW Regional Fall School Finance Workshop - August 22
• SW Regional Fall School Finance Workshop - August 26
• Central Regional Fall School Finance Workshop - August 28*

*Virtual option available.