Financial Transparency

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About the Public School Financial Transparency Act

Section 22-44-300, et. seq., C.R.S.

With the passage of HB 10-1036 (PDF), The General Assembly enacted the "Public School Financial Transparency Act", which directs local education providers to post financial information on-line, in a downloadable format, for free public access.

Pursuant to HB 14-1292 (PDF), the Financial Policies and Procedures Advisory Committee of the Department created templates included below for use by local education providers needing assistance with the on-line posting of the information specified.

Timeline for Compliance

All documents must be posted or updated within 60 days after completion or receipt of the applicable report, statement or document.
Prior two budget years' financial information shall be maintained on-line, in a downloadable format, for free public access, until the end of the current budget year.