The "Mission" of the Finance Department is to provide quality financial services to our schools, departments, employees, and vendors in a timely and accurate manner, along with excellent customer service.

As directed by N.C. General Statutes, the Chief Finance Officer is tasked with keeping the accounts of the school system in accordance with national accounting standards and state rules and regulations and that funds are disbursed in accordance with all BOE policies, public laws and regulations.

The Finance Department staff is responsible for all financial functions and reporting for the school system. This includes but is not limited to:

• Annual Budget
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
• Audit and Compliance
• Purchasing
• Accounts Payable
• Employee Payroll
• Employee Benefits
• Management of Employee Insurance Programs
• Tax Deposits
• Cash Management
• Reporting and Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Regulators