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FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
Department No. 727
Function
The
Financial Management accounts and monitors the monthly payroll
checks for all District employees, payments to all vendors,
investment of all District resources, timely debt service
payments and the accountability of all grants and resources
generated by the School District.
Mission
To provide sound fiscal management practices in
order to maximize available resources and provide for uses of
those resources in a productive and efficient manner so that
the District can provide quality services and education to its
children.
Goals
To
implement and monitor appropriate accountability measures to
protect the resources of the district including, but not
limited to money, materials, supplies, and equipment.
To implement a professional and personal growth program
that will result in all employees having the opportunity to
enhance their skills and abilities for the purpose of the
improving their promotional and wage earning capacities.
To implement effective human resources practices that
will result in high morale, fair employment of personnel and
improved employee relations, retention and
recruitment.
Objectives
The
objective of the first goal is to adhere to the TEA Grant
guidelines and regulations, invest all available resources in
order to maximize interest earnings, provide monthly financial
statements, and conduct annual inventory audits.
The objective of the second goal is to promote and
allow staff development both local and in state, allow
flexible working schedules so employees will be able to
participate on the GED to PH D program offered by the
District.
The objective of the third goal is to allow employees
to visit the campuses and resolve issues on site, allow
department meetings to discuss improvements and concerns and
encouraging staff to continue their
education.
Prior Year
Highlights
Received for the third time a
rating of “Superior Achievement” under Schools FIRST
(Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
GFOA awarded the
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for
the eight consecutive time, and the Popular Annual Financial
Report for the first time.
Received ASBO’s
Meritorious Budget Award and Certificate of Excellence in
Financial Reporting Award for the first
time.
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