Regents back national plan to ease online schooling
Kansas Regents committee endorsed the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement plan to simplify cross state distance education. SARA would allow degree granting institutions with national accreditation to operate in member states for an annual fee based on size. Some Kansas officials urged joining, while others warned of legislative opposition and concerns from lawmakers. Supporters say SARA improves consumer protections and expands online course access.
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SARA
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Nebraska
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City considers rental safety list as inspectors face opposition
Rental and City Commissioner Mike Amyx push for a narrower list of violations focusing on life and safety. Other commissioners back the proposal with openness to tweaks while timing shifts to December 17 for a full vote. AC LU raises constitutional search concerns amid organized tenant opposition and landlord lobbying. Riordan and Dever caution about resources.
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Terry Riordan
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Dever
Kansas
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City rent unit inspection program overview
The city plans a broad rent unit rule requiring annual registration for every apartment. Inspectors will check a portion yearly, with landlords facing 10 percent inspections every three years, max 15 units. A six year interval incentive may apply for properties with prior clean city inspections. Five full-time inspectors plus a staffer will run the program, funded by about 400000 in registration and inspection fees from landlords.
Audit prompts overhaul of IT agency and budget oversight
The audit reviews changes begun in 2012 to fix issues raised earlier and notes actions by OITS to resolve nearly all concerns. It cites about 6 million in accounting adjustments since 2009 to avoid reporting profits, potential 12 million owed to the federal government, improper use of losses to offset profits, and discounted or misapplied IT service charges shifting costs to other agencies. Oklahoma officials discuss oversight and budget balancing steps.
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Tom Burroughs
Kansas City
Kan
Division of Information Systems and Communication
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