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Business Services

Business Services is committed to the management of finances to ensure the financial health of Yelm Community Schools remains strong.  Primary responsibilities include budgeting all areas of operation, financial reporting on a monthly and yearly basis, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, and risk management.  Business Services monitors finances at various levels within the district and provides assistance with revenue and expenditure analysis at the program level.

Audit Results

Financial and Federal Audit are performed every year.  The audit evaluates the accuracy of our financial statements and required financial reporting, as well as ensuring adequate internal controls over all areas of financial management, including but not limited to, purchasing, payroll, cash receipting, inventory, receivables, payables, financial reporting, accounting system, bank accounts and grants.

Accountability audits are typically every two years, but this past audit they spanned a three year period (2020-2023).  All areas of state compliance requirements, including but not limited to contracts, ASB, fundraisers, purchasing, travel, policies/procedures, enrollment, cash and timely deposits, as well as a focus on several statewide topics are audit. The district has not had a finding for over five years. For additional detail, please read the posted reports.

Washington State Auditor Exit Report - May 21, 2024

Washington State Auditor Accountability Report - May 28, 2024

Washington State Auditor Financial Statements and Federal Single Audit Report - May 28, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Need Support?

Jennifer Carrougher
Chief of Finance & Operations
E: jennifer_carrougher@ycs.wednet.edu
P: 360.458.1900
 
Jennifer Brownell
Fiscal Coordinator
E: jennifer_brownell@ycs.wednet.edu
P: 360.458.6101
 
Shelly Fredback
Accounts Payable
E: acctspay@ycs.wednet.edu
P: 360.458.6103
 
Jessica Buckingham
Purchasing/ASB
E: jessica_buckingham@ycs.wednet.edu
P: 360.458.6215
 
Department
F: 360.458.2469
 
Mailing Address:
PO Box 476; Yelm, WA 98597