
District Business and Advisory Services provides a full range of business services to all
school districts and related educational entities in the county. We provide services in the areas
of payroll, finance, attendance accounting, record retention, legislation, training, and the data
processing systems associated with those areas.
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Director, District Business and Advisory Services
(408) 453-6599
Advisory Services
DBAS calculates district revenue limits; distributes district apportionments;
maintains district property tax revenues; reports on deferred maintenance and
advises districts on accounting and financial reporting; acts as business
manager for small service districts (less than 900 ADA); reviews district
budgets, interim reports and audits.
Attendance Regulation
DBAS publishes school district calendars; advises and trains districts on
attendance rules; collects and recommends certification of monthly attendance
reports; coordinates California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) data
collection.

Financial Audit
DBAS maintains district cash balances; collects cash receipts; reconciles bank
and county controller accounts; maintains master chart of accounts; trains on
1099 process; reviews district financial reports.
Payroll Audit
DBAS audits payroll input; processes wage garnishments; monitors retirement
reporting and wage and tax reporting; disseminates information on payroll
regulations; and audits W2 reporting.

Date last updated: May 19, 2008
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