The Office of Finance and Management Services
Overview
Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Management
David H. Grackin has been Huntington’s assistant superintendent for finance and management services since 1997. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied mathematics and statistics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he later obtained a Master of Arts degree in mathematics. He earned a Professional Diploma in school administration and supervision at Long Island University – C.W. Post.
Mr. Grackin worked as a math teacher at Sachem High School North for eight years before serving in a variety of administrative capacities with the Sachem school district including, summer enrichment program coordinator, secondary computer liaison, assistant director of data processing, treasurer of both the district and the Sachem Public Library and finally as business administrator for four years.
A member of the board of governors of NYCLASS and NYSIR, Mr. Grackin was the director of business for the Elmont school district for two years prior to coming to Huntington. Through the years he has gained a statewide reputation for his business office knowledge and effectiveness.
At Huntington he has initiated business office modernization, created even tighter internal controls and procedures, implemented strict financial management and professionalism in all areas. He has also overseen numerous capital renovation, repair and reconstruction projects, overseen an extensive expansion and upgrading of computer technology systems, coordinated the district’s security initiatives and significantly enhanced the food service program.
In addition to his work in Huntington, Mr. Grackin has been a lecturer in SUNY-Stony Brook’s graduate program since 2004. He has won several awards for his work with the Nassau Citizens Budget Committees on capital and operating procedures and prioritization of capital expenditures.
Mr. Grackin’s efforts have helped lead Huntington to an excellent bond rating and fine series of external audits. He maintains memberships in county and state school business officials associations.
Important Links
Forms and Files
General
- Updated Huntington UFSD Property Tax Cap Calculation - 2012-13
- Huntington School District's Five Year Capital Expense Summary - Updated November 2011
- Updated Huntington UFSD Actuarial Valuation of Post-retirement Benefits as of 7.1.2011
- Updated Huntington UFSD Actuarial Valuation of Post-retirement Benefits as of 7.1.2010
- 2012 Health Insurance Rate Schedule for Employees
- Five Year TRS-ERS Rate and Cost Summary
- Five Year Health Insurance Premium Increase Summary
- Assessed Valuation History of the Huntington UFSD from 1984-2012
- Surplus Equipment Disposal Bid Information
- Updated Bid Calendar for 2011-2012
- 5-Year Capital Expenses Summary Form - February 2011
- STAR Tax Exemption Form
- HUFSD 2009-10 Enrollment Report
- District Property 2011 Tax Report Card
- District Property 2010 Tax Report Card
- District Property 2009 Tax Report Card
- Huntington's New York State District Report Card
Audits
- 2011 Independent Auditor's Report & Financial Statements
- 2010 Federal Single Audit Report
- 2010 State Comptroller Audit of Retiree Health Insurance
- 2010 Independent Auditor's Report and Financial Statements
- 2010 Internal Auditor's Report
- 2009 New York State Comptroller Audit Report
- 2009 Independent Auditors' Report and Financial Statements
- 2009 Federal Single Audit Report
- 2008 Independent Auditors' Report and Financial Statements
- 2008 Federal Single Audit Report
- 2007 Independent Auditors' Report and Financial Statements
- 2006 Independent Auditors' Report and Financial Statements
Business Forms For Employees
- 2012 Maximum 403(b) & 457(b) Contributions
- 2011-12 Monthly Time Sheets
- 2011-12 Important Phone Numbers for Employees
- 2011-12 Employee Mileage Reimbursement Invoice
- 2011-2012 Payroll Calendar
- 2011-12 Custodial Extra Pay Calendar
- 2011-12 Extra Pay Calendar
- 2011 OMNI 403(b) Form
- 2011 OMNI 457 Flex Form
- Payroll Certification for Federal Programs
- Approval of Payment Form
- Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate W-4
- Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate State Form IT 2104
- New Employee Form: Sun Life Financial Dental Claim Form
- Sun Life Dental Enrollment Form
- Empire Health Insurance Change Form
- Employee Mileage Chart for District Travel
- Employee Health Insurance Contribution Rates
- Important Contact Information Sheet
- Employee Weekly Time Sheets
- Direct Deposit Authorization
- Change of Address Form
Financial, Management and Technology News
December 14, 2011 District Switches Investments for Interest
Low interest rates are having an impact on all investors, even big institutional ones like the Huntington School District, which recently moved its trust and agency scholarship accounts out of New York CLASS and into JP Morgan....full story>>
December 8, 2011 Financial Audit Cites Strong Internal Controls
As worldwide financial tumult continues, school districts across New York are reviewing their spending priorities and business office practices in an effort to tighten their financial operations...full story>>
December 6, 2011 Delay in STAR Might Impact Huntington
A delay by the Town of Huntington in providing data necessary to apply for a $10 million STAR program payment has forced the Huntington School District to consider short-term borrowing...full story>>
December 6, 2011 District Receives Whitsons Settlement Proceeds
The Huntington School District has received proceeds from the settlement of a New York State Attorney General's Office probe into off-invoice rebating practices by food service management companies...full story>>
November 30, 2011 External Audit to be Presented at School Board Meeting
The Huntington School District's business office and financial practices have been well ahead of the curve. Many years before scandals were exposed in the Roslyn and William Floyd school districts, the Huntington School Board and district executives took pride in their oversight responsibilities, questioning bills from vendors and delving into even the smallest money matters to guard against waste, fraud or abuse...full story>>
November 29, 2011 District's Long-Term Debt Glides Down
The Huntington School District's long-term debt continues its downward glide, highlighting its reputation for being one of the most tight-fisted school systems on Long Island...full story>>
November 2, 2011 District's State Aid Figures Adjusted
The Huntington School District's state aid is now expected to run about $294,681 below the amount budgeted. The difference in the figures comes after the district finished the state aid claims process...full story>>
October 12, 2011 District Tracks Health Insurance Premium Hike
While the numbers are still fluid, health insurance costs are set to rise again. It's still too early to know just how much, but Huntington School Board members have been told that projections issued by the New York State Health Insurance Plan indicate a double digit increase in premiums charged by the Empire Plan is on the horizon...full story>>
October 5 2011 Trustees Set 2011/12 Tax Rate
During their meeting this past Monday night, Huntington School Board members voted 7-0 to set the 2011/12 tax rate at $207.16 per $100 assessed valuation. The 3.15 percent increase over last year is identical to the estimated tax increase projected last May when residents went to the polls to vote on the proposed school budget...full story>>
October 4, 2011 Taxable Assessed Valuation Shows Decline
The property tax base in the Huntington School District continues to shrink at an alarming rate. According to Huntington Town Assessor Bryan J. Monaghan, the assessed valuation of taxable property within the district has fallen by more than $418,000 since last year...full story>>
September 22, 2011 Huntington Saves in Tax Anticipation Note Sale
The still struggling economy and the solid fiscal condition of the Huntington School District combined to produce impressive savings of more than $550,000 in this month's sale of $27 million in tax anticipation notes. The sale will close on September 28...full story>>
August 18, 2011 Parents Alerted to New Computerized Café System
A new computerized "point of sale" program is coming to the cafeterias at Huntington High School and J. Taylor Finley Middle School. The district sent a letter to parents last month explaining the new system and announcing a September 13 launch date...full story>>
August 4, 2011 District Faces State Assessment for Unemployment Fund
The national recession and relatively stagnant economy has hit Americans hard. Stubbornly high joblessness has also devastated the New York State Unemployment Fund, which has borrowed more than $3 billion from the federal government to pay benefits to out-of-work residents...full story>>
June 17, 2011 Trustees Approve Reserving up to $3.3 Million
Long-term conservative budgeting and continued tight control of spending allowed Huntington School Board members to adopt a recommendation setting aside up to an additional $3.3 million in three separate reserve accounts. Trustees took the action at their June 6 meeting. When finalized next fall, the move will have the ultimate effect of holding down taxes...full story>>