Financial Services

• Financial forecasting ensures resources are deployed strategically.
• Budgeting develops the district's annual expense plan utilizing Student Based Budgeting for schools and Start, Stop, Continue identification process with departments.   
• Grants accounting assists Jeffco departments and schools with grant applications and accounting for grant awards. Individual grant specialists can support with accounting, reimbursement requests and the preparation of financial reports.
• Accounting provides rigorous focus on ensuring we are excellent stewards of taxpayer dollars, the district is adhering to policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and all applicable regulations from authoritative governing bodies.
• Payroll provides accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll for more than 14,000 employees. Payroll is responsible for processing pay adjustments due to leaves, terminations, garnishments and other employee actions affecting pay.
• Strategic Sourcing supports the district in ethical and fair competition in the acquisition of goods and services; vendor, contractor, service partner contracting opportunities; and goods resource management. 
• Risk management assists principal and financial secretaries, business managers and departments with their fiscal processes. 
• Internal audit provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services to improve district operations. The team helps Jeffco accomplish its objectives through systematic evaluation of governance, risk management and control processes.

Financial publications can be found on the Financial Transparency webpage.

• How Much Are School Districts Spending on School-level and District-level Administration
  • Source: Colorado School Finance Project, February 2023
• BoardDocs - Board of Education Meeting Agendas and District/Board Policies
• Understanding Total Appropriations and Why Schools Focus on the General Fund for Budgeting
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) School Finance Division