March 10-13, 2025 • SAFE Credit Union Convention Center • Sacramento, CA
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The Heat is On:  Get Ahead of Increased Financial Scrutiny

Numerous state agencies and officials have intensified efforts on charter fraud and financial mismanagement (e.g., State Controller, Legislative Analysts Office, and Charter School Authorizing Professionals Anti-Fraud Task Force.)  These agencies have recommended significant changes to prevent fraud and other financial crimes in charter schools.  This workshop will tell you what you need to know about their recommendations, pending legislation, and what changes you should make now to prevent any appearance of financial mismanagement or fraud in advance of potential changes to the law and audit processes.

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Jerry Simmons
Partner | Attorney at Law
Young, Minney & Corr, LLP

YM&C Partner Jerry Simmons has represented charter schools in every aspect of their operations for more than nineteen years. Between his work at the firm and the Charter Schools Development Center, Jerry has personally assisted in the development of hundreds of California’s charter schools through drafting charter petitions, memorandums of understanding for business and special education services, facilities use agreements, private leases, property purchases, and development of school policies covering every facet of charter school operations. Jerry has also assisted charter schools with employment and labor law matters, board governance and training, and zoning and building code compliance.


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John Lemmo
Partner/Attorney
Young, Minney & Corr LLP

Widely recognized throughout the state as a leading authority in charters, education, and government law, John has counseled charters, public agencies, and nonprofits on operations, facilities, finance, governance, policy, innovation and other legal issues for nearly three decades. John is experienced in political advocacy and has litigated many of the most significant charter lawsuits. He regularly handles charter material revisions, petitions/renewals, lease/purchases, strategic planning, and authorizer relations, and has deep expertise in NCB schools. John is a frequent presenter to CCSA and numerous other professional and academic organizations, covering charter school law and policy, education, and government law.


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