The State Grants and Library Finance division promotes and supports the financial integrity of Georgia’s public libraries and Georgia Public Library Service. Use this page to find resources and submit financial forms for your library.
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State Grants Forms & Information
Forms
- ZBB Personnel Transaction Form (PDF)
- Banking Information Change Form (PDF)
- System Services Grants (SSG) Waiver Request – FY 2021 (PDF)
Grant Information
- ZBB Funding Formula Guidelines – FY 2021 (PDF)
- Maintenance of Effort — Waiver-Request Procedures (PDF)
- Policies for Public Library State Grants Program (PDF)
- Georgia’s Public Library Standards (PDF)
GPLS Operating Budget
- FY 2019 (PDF)
ANNUAL AUDIT / AUP SUBMISSION
If submitting an AUP, make sure to upload Fund Financial Statements and Corrective Action Plan if applicable.
TRAINING & TUTORIALS
Travel Forms and Procedures
- Mileage Reimbursement Rates for Calendar Year 2020 (PDF)
- Travel Reimbursement Procedures for non-GPLS Employees (PDF)
- Local Tax-exempt Form for Hotels (PDF)
- State of Georgia Travel and Expense Policy – updated 09/01/2017 (PDF)
- State of Georgia Meal Allowances – effective 2014 (PDF)
Chart of Accounts / Audits / AUPs
Chart of Accounts
- FY 2016 Edition (PDF)
Required AUP Procedures
Internal Controls
Other Policies, Guidelines & Resources
- Requirements for Capital Outlay Grant Funds (PDF)
- USG Records Retention Manual (PDF)
- Georgia Sales Tax and Use Exemptions (PDF)
- State of Georgia Department of Revenue Sales Tax Certificate of Exemption-Georgia Purchaser (PDF)
- Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act (PDF)
- Working After Retirement – TRS Rules For Librarians (PDF)
- State Purchasing