Financial Services
The mission of Westminster Public Schools (WPS) Financial Services is to provide educational support for our students, staff and parents. Our team strives for excellence and has an emphasis on providing quality services to staff, community members, students and vendors, including preparation and communication of timely and accurate information in support of the WPS mission.
We are a diverse team responsible for the financial operations of the district, which includes:.
- Budget and cash management
- Federal and state guidelines
- Federal, state and local grants
- Payroll
- Accounts payable
- General accounting
Awards
WPS Financial Services Department received a certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
WPS Financial Services Department received the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International’s Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for excellence in the preparation and issuance of its budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Westminster Public Schools Finance Department has chosen not to apply for all awards in regards to budgeting and accounting. We have decided to donate the funds to the District's Education Foundation for district student scholarship opportunities.