Fiscal Transparency

New York State Education Law requires that school districts post certain budget and finance documents on their website.

Administrative Compensation Information

• 2024-25 Administrative Compensation

American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund requires each district to post its plan on the district website to keep the school community informed about how the school district is utilizing ARP ESSER funding.

• ARP-ESSER Part 2 Proposed Budget
• ARP-ESSER Application (2023) Part 2
• ARP State Reserves
• ARP ESSER Part 3 Amendment

Foundation Aid Reporting

• State Budget Reporting and Foundation Aid Survey

External Audits & Financial Statements

• 2023 External Audit – Financial Statement
• 2023 External Audit – Financial Statement
• 2022 External Audit – Financial Statement
• 2021 External Audit – Financial Statement
• 2020 External Audit – Financial Statement

Smart Schools Investment Plan

The Cohoes City School District’s Smart Schools Investment Plan was produced in accordance with the New York State Smart Schools Bond Act, approved by voters in November 2014. The $2 billion bond act is intended to provide school districts with funding for new educational technology and infrastructure improvements to enhance learning opportunities for all students across the state.

Learn more about the Cohoes City School District Smart Schools Investment Plan.

Exemption Impact Report

Exemption reports show, for each type of exemption, how much of the local property tax base has been removed from taxation.