Budget Basics


This area gathers together the basic information about the WCPSS budget process: who's involved, what the steps are, the district's financial structure, the Uniform Budget Format and the like. Links to specific budgets are available from the Budget Resource Center.

Budget Process
The processes WCPSS follows to create its annual budget. A process timeline is included.

Budget and Financial Policies
The policies and practices that govern the budget process, financial reporting and cash management. Includes a discusssion of the differences between how public sector organizations and private companies report their financial information.

Uniform Budget Format Introduction
Discussion of the State-mandated presentation of the WCPSS Budget.

Budget Glossary
A list of terms and definitions that will help you better understand the WCPSS Budget.