Below is a checklist of steps that each district must complete to receive reimbursement funding for Device Purchasing,
- Upload PO into REMC’s SPOT Portal
- Complete the rebate application by November 13, 2020
- Receive rebate check from Copper Country ISD, fiscal agent for MiConnect Device Purchasing
Accounting Information
- When accounting for Device Purchasing Rebate funds from the Device Purchasing Program/Distance Learning CRF Grant (CFDA # is 21.019), use Major Class Code 417, Suffix Code 0250.
- When accounting for expenditures of the funds, use Grant Code 483. Additionally, the appropriate instruction function based on grade level should be used.
- If the expenditure occurred in the previous fiscal year…For FY21, to show these expenditures of federal funds from the prior year without inflating your current year expenditures, an entry netting to zero but reclassifying an expenditure amount to the proper grant code would look like this (using teacher salary function-object codes just as an example):
- Debit 11-111-1240-4830 $10,000
- Credit 11-111-1240-0000 $10,000
Questions? Please contact Karen Hairston at karen@remc.org
Resources
- MiConnect Device Purchasing Frequently Asked Questions (last updated 11/4/20)
- PDF of Device Purchasing Rebate Program Application
- MiConnect Device Purchasing Rebate Program Announced, October 16, 2020
- MiConnect Device Purchasing Rebate Deadline Reminder, November 2, 2020
Device purchasing is facilitated through the REMC Association of Michigan