Finance
About Finance at NOCCCD
The Finance Department at NOCCCD oversees District-wide budget development and supports the business operations at Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuing Education.
The NOCCCD Finance Department provides financial support and services for the District and its campuses as well as for employees, and students. The Finance Department conducts outreach through its divisions: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Purchasing. It also supports the work of the Department of Internal Audit.
Responsibilities of the Finance Department include:
- Oversight for campus budgets
- Publishing the annual audit report
- Managing all District accounting functions, including Accounts Payable
- Administering the District payroll
- Purchasing for the entire District
In addition, the Department prepares state-mandated reports such as the Education Protection Account (EPA) report, as well as the annual Financial and Budget Report CCFS-311, and the Quarterly Financial Status Report CCFS-311Q, in accordance with instructions issued by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.
NOCCCD Budget
The District Budget is reviewed regularly and determines the allocation of funds for all aspects of the District, its institutions, and its staff.
Budget priorities are decided in collaboration with the Community Colleges of California Chancellor's Office and in conjunction with state and regional priorities.
The Finance Department is committed to providing expedient, accurate, transparent, and courteous service to our students and faculty.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NOCCCD employees traveling for District business should fill out a Travel Requisition prior to travel. Additional forms and information are available, including a Travel Expense Report, Hotel Tax Exemption Waiver, and per diem information.
District staff seeking to purchase goods or services should follow the District's Purchasing Department procedures for Requisitions and Purchase Orders.
The purpose of the NOCCCD Budget Allocation Handbook is to provide a detailed description of the process used by the District to allocate resources.
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Related Plans, Policies & Procedures
Calendar for the Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Procedure
The Fiscal Year Calendar details important dates, including the Board of Trustees' review of the Governor's January budget and the Public Hearing date for the proposed budget.
District Budget Forum 2023-24
- Resource
The Vice Chancellor of Finance and Facilities and the District Director of Fiscal Affairs schedule annual campus-wide site meetings to communicate the Budget Allocation process to the campus communities. These meetings are also an opportunity to explain and clarify any changes that have come about due to the previous year's evaluation.
The purpose of the NOCCCD Budget Allocation Handbook is to provide a detailed description of the process used by the District to allocate resources. This includes a general description of the NOCCCD Council on Budget and Facilities, the timeline and process for budget development, as well as guiding Board Policies and Administrative Procedures. It also explains how NOCCCD assesses and evaluates the allocation process in order to measure effectiveness.
EPA Reports
- Report
The Education Protection Account (EPA) is funded by a voter-approved temporary state tax rate increase, which passed in 2012.
Audit Reports
- Report
An independent auditor annually conducts an audit of the District's financial statements.
The CCFS-311 is the District-wide annual financial and budget report that presents year-end balances and budget projections for the upcoming year. This report is submitted to the State Chancellor’s Office.
The CCFS 311Q is the District’s quarterly financial status report. It details how funds were spent and projections for the upcoming year.
Each year, NOCCCD engages an external audit firm to analyze liabilities associated with its current retiree health program.
A District-wide Proposed Budget and Financial Report is prepared each year in the fall and presented to the NOCCCD Board of Trustees, so that users from all backgrounds can understand the District's overall budget position.
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