Recommended Sites
This is published by the Fiscal Crisis Management Action Team (FCMAT) and is primarily for K-12, but most of the rules are the same for community colleges.
Association of California Community College Administrators
A great site for all administrators, for networking, jobs, etc.
California Association of School Business Officers
Primarily K-12, but a wealth of useful information
California Legislative Analyst's Office
Includes several good publications, including the LAO Primer on Higher Education
Community College Business Officers
A national association for community college business officers in the U. S. and Canada.
California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
An office of the state treasurer. Offers great training on debt issuance.
The Chancellor’s Office is the administrative branch of the California Community College system.
Chancellor's Office Accounting Information
Budget & Accounting Manual, Annual Financial & Budget Report (CCFS-311), Accounting Advisories
Student demographics, FTES and staffing reports
Community College Internal Auditors
A sister group to ACBO, whose conferences share many of the same presentations.
Information on education programs, research and policy analysis, fiscal services programs, governmental relations, communications and governance of athletics.
Contracted District Audit Manual
This is the bible for external auditors. Good to know what they are looking at!
Fiscal Crisis Management Action Team. Primarily a K-12 organization, but beginning to provide more services to community colleges.
Provides services for trustees and managers both for K-12 and CCs especially in the areas of legislation, negotiations and other fiscal services. Requires a fee to access many of the services.
Lots of historical information as well as current reports of funding for your district.
State Budget and Accounting Manual
If you don't have a copy in your office, you need one.
Student Attendance Accounting Manual
The bible on what you can charge students.
Western Association of College and University Business Officers. See also NACUBO (National).