EFA e-bulletin for academies: 12 May 2016
Published 12 May 2016
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1. Reminder: budget forecast workbook and guidance
EFA requires academy trusts open on and before 31 March 2016 to submit their budget forecasts for the 2016 to 2017 academic year by 31 July 2016.
If a new academy joins an existing MAT on or after the submission deadline of 31 July 2016 then a separate return for that academy will be required.
For trusts opening between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017, the deadline is either 6 weeks from receiving their funding letter or 31 July 2016, depending which is later.
A guide to completing and submitting your 2016 to 2017 budget forecast return and a training video are now available.
We encourage academy trusts to use the workbook and guidance to help complete your return.
The new form will be available during week commencing 30 May 2016.
2. Information: national non-domestic rates
If you have submitted a claim for national non-domestic rates (NNDR) for the 2016 to 2017 financial year by the end of April, payment will be made in June. Claims made by the end of May will be paid in July.
Claims for the 2016 to 2017 and 2015 to 2016 financial year can be made using the online form.