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, 2021.

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 2022-2023.

Distinguished Budget & Audit Presentation Awards

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 Districts Education Foundation for district student scholarship opportunities.