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BUSINESS SERVICES

Audra Bailey

Director of Business Services
928-474-2070

WHAT HAPPENS WITHIN THE BUSINESS OFFICE:

  • Assist the Governing Board in Fiscal Matters
  • Establish and maintain budgets and expenditures by funding source, including grants
  • Ensure internal controls are in place protecting the district’s assets
  • Ensure procurement laws and regulations are adhered to
  • Respond to Public Inquiries related to District Finances
  • Gather and report accurate student enrollment data
  • Reconcile cash accounts housed at banks and the Gila County Treasurer
  • Provide accurate information to Gila County that is used to set property tax rates
  • Interpret changes to laws and regulations governing school district finances
  • Timely payment to vendors
  • Negotiate and issue Purchasing contracts

TAX RATE

The valuation of property and the associated property taxes play a key role in providing a source of funding for PUSD. Our communities are vital to maintaining a foundation of quality education for all students. For information regarding Gila County property tax rates, click here. If you have any questions regarding Payson Unified School District’s tax rates, please contact our Director of Business Services.

PREVIOUS YEAR'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

View our completed and submitted Annual Financial Report (AFR)

BUDGET

The Payson Unified School District Business Services Department manages an aggregate budget of approximately $20 million dollars that includes funds such as Maintenance and Operations, Capital, Federal, State and Local grants, Debt Service, and Donations.  The latest independent audit performed by Clifton Larson Allen, LLP PC, noted that the District’s financial position is “presented fairly in all material respects.”  We have had three consecutive audits with no audit findings.
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