School Business Office Consultant

2026-11-03

The Consultant agrees to provide professional services to the district to correct and enhance all standard operating procedures ( SOPs ) within the business office , based on the board - approved Corrective Action Plan for the Independent Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for the 2026 - 2027 SY . These tasks include but are not limited to : ● Provide guidance and mentorship to the School Business Administrator on the requirements and practices necessary to successfully operate the business office of the East Orange School District . ● Advise the School Business Administrator and the Superintendent of Schools on all financial and operational matters under the responsibility of the School Business Administrator . ● Serve as a liaison between the Business Office and the Superintendent of Schools on all business office matters and provide updates and insights regularly , as requested . ● Review the Corrective Action Plan of the most recent Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and provide detail plans to remedy these findings . ● Reviewing and revising current SOPs to strengthen internal controls and implement the policies , procedures and laws set forth by the Board of Education and the State of NJ . ● Developing new SOPs as necessary to ensure efficient operation of the business office . ● Collaborating with administrators , directors , and supervisors to implement these changes districtwide . ● Train appropriate staff and Administrators on purchasing procedures and Business Office standard operating procedures . ● Review the allocation of funds to the appropriate account lines . ● Review and recommend the proper assignment of staff to the position control roster , and the adjustment of budget allocations to the appropriate accounts . ● Any other operational issues that have and may in the future cause financial concerns and internal control weaknesses .

New Jersey

2026-04-29