Our Services

The Fiscal Oversight Department routinely monitors the performance and outcomes of sponsored schools in accordance with Ohio law and expectations set forth in charter contract.

Fiscal Accountability Standards

OCCS has identified measurements to evaluate the fiscal stability of our sponsored schools. Fiscal Viability Indicators are set in contract goals and include:

  • Total Margin
  • Current Ratio and Days Cash on Hand
  • Enrollment Trends
  • Budget and Forecast Projections 
  • Annual Financial Audit Results

For more details, view our Fiscal Measurements Summary

Our portfolio of students includes:

 

13%

Northeast Ohio

13%

Central Ohio

6%

Northwest Ohio

5%

Southwest Ohio

36%

Online Learning
Statewide

We are a state-wide sponsor and strive to help students all over the state.

OCCS FISCAL SUPPORT

Fiscal support is offered to all OCCS schools by monitoring monthly financials and enrollment records and reviewing annual financial audits and forecasts. OCCS will advise of financial best practices and provide training in the area of school funding. OCCS will also attend board meetings as necessary to aid in understanding of the school’s fiscal situation.

Find your Community School's Five-Year Forecast

38,000

Ohio Students Serviced

Our schools serve more than 350 Drop-Out Recovery students helping at-risk young adults graduate and find jobs and careers to fulfill their lives and become productive members of society.  

As A Matter of Fact:

Public charter schools generally operate with just two-thirds of the per-pupil funding provided for traditional public school students, and those funds must be allocated to cover the significant costs of education, facilities and transportation. With very limited exceptions, Ohio charter schools receive no portion of local share or levy funding.