Green Dot Public Schools
Minutes
Audit Committee Meeting | Tax Return Review & F&A Policy Review
Date and Time
Wednesday March 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location
Via Zoom: https://greendot-org.zoom.us/j/83028775236
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Committee Members Present
Jon Goodman (remote), Rita Ravindra (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Ashley Dang (remote), Kim Hunwardsen (remote), Mike Lopez (remote), Monica Pajar (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Approve Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
IV. 2024 Tax Returns
A.
2024 Tax Returns
Mr. Lopez reminded the committee that as a tax-exempt public benefit corporation, GDPS is required to file taxes yearly.
Ms. Ravindra asked a question regarding tax returns which was answered by Mr. Lopez and Ms. Dang.
B.
Recommend to Approve FY25 Tax Returns
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
V. 2026 Audit Proposal
A.
2026 Audit Proposal
Mr. Lopez stated that GDPS renews their audit contract yearly and that they have been working with the audit firm Eide Bailly since 2011.
Mr. Lopez provided the committee with a list of items the final audit report will include.
Mr. Lopez also provided the committee with a cost analysis since 2024 and a timeline of when items are due.
B.
Recommend to Approve 2026 Audit Contract
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
VI. FY27 F&A Policies
A.
FY27 F&A Policies
Mr. Lopez notified that committee that each year Finance and Accounting reviews it's policies and makes recommendations based on new laws, practices., etc.
Ms. Dang walked the board through this year's recommended changes.
B.
Recommend to Approve FY27 F&A Policies
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
VII. Update on Investments
A.
Update on Investments
Mr. Lopez informed the board that an update on investments will be provided at the next Audit Committee meeting.
No public comment.