INFORMATIONAL

  The financial reports have been tabulated and final state
  entitlements for Vocational Education are attached.  A
  payment will be made to school divisions on the December 16,
  1996 electronic funds transfer (EFT) for the Occupational
  Prep and Adult funds.  

  Enclosed are reimbursement forms for Occupational
  Preparation/Technology Education equipment expenditures. 
  The completed forms should be submitted to Mrs. Gwendolyn
  Martin by June 10, 1997.  Reimbursement may be submitted for
  the equipment in the Recommended Equipment Approved for
  Vocational Education Programs listing, 1994 edition.  All
  other purchased equipment must have a letter of prior
  approval from a State Program Specialist.  Invoices and/or
  purchase orders should not be submitted without check
  numbers and dates paid.

  It is imperative that an Inventory of Equipment Purchased
  With Vocational Funds (Form NA.011) be completed for any
  purchased item with a cost of $300 or more.  Record/Item
  Numbers can be referenced to the Recommended Equipment
  Approved for Vocational Programs listing under individual
  program service number headings.  A calculator tape must be
  attached to each group of program service's purchase orders
  and/or invoices showing the total amount being claimed on
  the reimbursement request.  If additional reimbursement
  forms are needed, please contact Mrs. Gwendolyn Martin at
  (804) 371-0033.

  Any questions concerning the entitlements may be addressed
  to Mrs. Leigh H. Williams, Budget Analyst, at (804) 225-2031. 
  If additional information is needed, please contact
  Dr. Neils W. Brooks, Director, Office of Vocational and
  Adult Education Services, at (804) 225-2847.

  RTL/lw
  Attachments: This memo and its attachments will be sent to
               the superintendent's office.