March 4, 2020

School Spending: Lessons and insights from behind the front line.

Board of management member Richard Greenane chats to James Kennedy from about how schools should be using technology to manage their spending.
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School Spending: Lessons and insights from behind the front line.
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Show Notes

Schools have traditionally been slow to embrace technology and take control of their spending. But in an age of compliance and accountability it’s never been so important!

Board of management member Richard Greenane chats to James Kennedy from about how schools should be using technology to manage their spending.

On this episode you’ll hear:

  • Tips for your school’s board of management
  • How schools can automate much of their spending
  • How important it is for schools to have a verifiable audit trail
  • The budgeting challenges that schools face

If you’re a financial professional working in a public or private school, listen in and let us know if you have any comments or feedback.

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