Financial Management in Public Schools: A practical guide to legislative compliance

Product Details:
Author(s):
Colditz, P ,
Deacon, J ,
Mellet, S ,
Van der Bergh, R and
Van Rooyen, J
Year Published:
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
Every cent counts in education! Expenses must be managed and income maximised within the framework of the law, regulations and policies governing education. The management of finances in public schools remains a big challenge for most involved in the education sector.
The purpose of Financial Management in Public Schools is to provide an overview of the most important legislation affecting school finances, and to explain their practical implications. This book aims to address the key areas of the framework of financial management in public schools and to serve as a practical guide for governing body members, principals and financial officers at schools, while education officials, legal practitioners, accountants and auditors serving schools in an advisory capacity will find it equally useful.
Written by well-known practitioners in the field of school governance and finances, Financial Management in Public Schools provides invaluable practical advice on the management of finances in public schools.
Content
Legal framework for public schools
Role-players in financial management
Basic financial management and bookkeeping
Financial reporting and oversight 
The budgeting process
School fees: determination, exemption and collection
Risk management and governance
Best practices – King Principles in public schools
Technology and financial management
Interest / Benefit to
Public school principals 
Governing body members
Financial officers at public schools
Education officials
Legal practitioners
Accountants and auditors
University students