Special Needs Scholarship Program-Auditor Training

Choice & SNSP Auditor In Depth Training

This year DPI will be providing the in depth Private School Choice Programs (Choice) and Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) auditor training through a series of virtual sessions. These trainings are open to all current auditors who would like a refresher on program requirements and auditors who are new to the program. Auditors may choose to attend one or more training dates. The three trainings this year are as follows:

Financial Audit Training-Monday, June 27th from 12-4

Advanced Recommended Training: Auditor In Depth Training General Overview

This training will:

• Describe the financial audit requirements for the Choice program and SNSP, and
• Explain how eligible education expenses are determined for the Choice program and SNSP.

Training Materials:

• PSCP and SNSP Financial Audits PowerPoint Slides
• Draft Standard Reserve Balance Schedules
• Draft Modified Reserve Balance Schedules

Choice Overview, Applications & Enrollment Audit Training-Thursday, August 4th from 12-4

Advanced Recommended Training: Auditor In Depth Training General Overview

This training will:

• Provide an overview of the Choice programs,
• Explain the enrollment audit requirements, and
• Explain the process for auditing applications for the Choice programs.

Training Materials:

• Enrollment Audit Training
• Choice Application Training
• Sample Application Activity

SNSP Overview, Applications, and Transfer Requests Training-Tuesday, August 16th from 12-4

Advanced Recommended Training: Auditor In Depth Training General Overview

This training will:

• Provide an overview of the SNSP,
• Explain the process for auditing applications and transfer requests for the SNSP, and
• Explain the enrollment audit requirements that are unique to the SNSP.

Training Materials:

• SNSP Overview, Applications & Transfer Requests PowerPoint
• Checklists, Example Student Applications and Example Transfer Request for Activity:
  • Student Application Checklist
  • Transfer Request Checklist
  • Rogers Application
  • Brown Transfer
  • Everdeen Application
  • Banner Application

Training Participant Information:

• Microsoft Teams Participation Link
• Call In Number (Audio only): 608-620-9781
• Phone Conference ID: 631 500 179#

On Demand Training

The Department has various on demand trainings available. Topics include the following:

• General Program Overview
• Count Reports, K4 Outreach Requirements, Payments, and Enrollment Audits

Please see the On Demand Training webpage for additional information and to view the trainings.

Auditor Listserve

If you are at an audit firm and interested in receiving the regular correspondence for the Special Needs Scholarship Program and Choice auditors, please send the DPI an email. Please note that this is one combined list.