Answer
8h. The charter school leases facilities from the
school district. May we apply for lease,
maintenance, and other facilities costs?
No, per California Education Code 47614.5 (e)(2) facility costs for existing District and County Office of Education (COE) facilities are
ineligible for reimbursement.
8i. Are Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP)
costs eligible?
No, the SB740 Program shall not fund costs incurred to meet a charter school's local match obligation for charter school facilities that
receives funds pursuant to the Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP).
(Refer to Eligible Cost Section 10170.4 (b)(4) of Program Regulations.)
8j.
How will the school's facility costs be calculated
if a portion of the annual facility costs are
based on funding received by the SB740
Program?
The SB740 Program bases its award calculation on the school’s facility costs. If a lease allows the lessor to retroactively increase the
annual facility costs based on funds received through the SB740 program, then the award calculation becomes a circular calculation
(Circular Cost). For this reason, leases which base a portion of the annual facility costs on SB740 Funding are ineligible for
reimbursement.
8k. Can the SB740 Program reimburse a lease for
a site purchased with State Charter School
Facilities
Incentive Grants Program funds?
No, facility rent and lease costs associated with a facility purchased and paid in full with State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants
Program funds are ineligible unless those costs are associated with capital improvements.
8l. Is the purchase of a facility eligible for
reimbursement?
The primary intent of the SB740 Program is to reimburse rent and lease costs. The purchase of
any facility including modular is not eligible for reimbursement.
8m. Are leases with the option to purchase
eligible?
Only if the lease costs do not lower the final purchase price.
9a. When should the Applicant submit Invoice
Costs expenses for reimbursement?
Other Costs items must be submitted by July 15 after the Fiscal Year has ended. Other Costs will be incorporated into the Awardee's
Final True-Up Award Calculation. The school can be reimbursed for eligible Invoice Costs incurred during the current Fiscal Year. (July
1st - June 30th)
9b. Will Invoice Costs be included in the
initial and 2nd Award allocations?
No, Invoice Costs will only be incorporated into the Awardee's Final True-Up Award Calculation.
All Invoice Costs must be submitted with the Facility Invoice Expenditure Report which can be
found on the SB740 Program's website.
https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/csfa/csfgp/
The following items are eligible Invoice Costs for reimbursement:
• Remodeling: Modification or extending the structure of an existing building.
• Deferred Maintenance: Repairs and maintenance to the facility including but not limited to repairing electrical systems, installing or
repairing air conditioners, waxing floors, repairing locks, etc. Supplies and materials used to complete the project are also eligible.
• Installation and Extending Service Systems: Placing new equipment in position ready for use. (HVAC, Security systems, etc.)
• Built-In Equipment: Equipment installed and secured to the facility for permanent use. (Does not include computers, desks, copy
machines, or other portable office equipment.)
• Improving Sites: The labor and materials used to enhance the school's appearance. (Beautification projects, playground equipment,
etc.)
• Common Area Maintenance:
9c. How should I submit my invoices?
9d. Can the Authority define Invoice Costs eligible
for reimbursement?
Question
9. Eligible Invoice Costs Submission