The responsibilities of the finance department of Commerce City Schools are to accurately manage and report the financial position of the school system.  This includes managing all funds of the district.  The department is responsible for the annual budgets which are approved by the local Board of Education, accounting, financial reporting, auditing and cash management.  This includes payroll and benefits, purchasing and accounts payable.  The system operates on the fiscal year July 1st through June 30th.  It is the responsibility of this department to work with principals and all departments to ensure that the schools, teachers and students have the necessary resources to provide educational excellence for each and every student.