LACOE provides both the required fiscal oversight for LACOE-authorized charter schools as well as a range of business services available to all charter schools in Los Angeles County.
BUSINESS SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL L.A. COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS
The Business Charter Schools Unit provides a range of business services for charter schools (both those authorized by LACOE and by other LEAs). Services inlude:
- funding disbursement
- CalSTRS and/or CalPERS retirement reporting
- financial system processing for budgers, procurement and accounts payable via BEST
- human resource system for payroll and benefits processing
- credentials certification services
Connect with the Business Charter Schools Unit
General Business Questions can be directed to:
Philip Thi: (562) 922-8693
Gail Reardon: (562) 401-5574
Kevin Chen: (562) 401-5439
Charter School Retirement Questions Related to CalSTRS and/or CalPERS should be directed to:
Nekeara Ellzey (CalSTRS Related Questions): (562) 922-6824
Tatiana Stevenson (CalPERS Related Questions): (562) 922-6573
FISCAL OVERSIGHT FOR CHARTERS AUTHORIZED BY LACOE
Fiscal oversight is important for all charter school stakeholders. During each phase of a charter school’s life cycle, authorizers perform oversight tasks to ensure fiscal solvency.
- Important Materials
- Resources
- External Links
Charter Schools Authorized by LACOE
Click the link above to access lists of active and closed charter schools authorized by LACOE.
Fiscal Year Summary of Basic Filing Due Dates
Click the link above for a quick reminder of the annual basic filing due dates for charter school reports.
Informational Bulletin #6705
The bulletin above provides the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Charter School Financial Reporting Schedule for LACOE-authorized charter schools.
The bulletin above provides the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Charter School Financial Reporting Schedule for LACOE-authorized charter schools.
Request for Advance Approval for Additional Debt
Access a sample form for approval for additional debt.
Fall 2019 LACOE Charter School Meeting Presentation
Review the 2019 Fiscal Oversight Presentation materials.
Connect with Fiscal Oversight Staff
Vo Chan
(562) 922-6226
Chan_Vo@lacoe.edu
Rick Chau
(562) 922-6505
Chau_Rick@lacoe.edu
Merle Ordonez
(562) 940-1704
Ordonez_Merle@lacoe.edu
Herhelina (Elli) Espino
(562) 922-8842
Espino_Herherlina@lacoe.edu
Lily Lu
(562) 922-8840
Lu_Lilly@lacoe.edu
