NCPSF is an independent educational resource. It does not represent a government entity and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) or any government agency.

North Carolina school finance made clearer—for every role, at every level.

Created by a public school CFO for other CFOs and their personnel, NCPSF helps put school finance information within reach of everyone who helps manage, plan, spend, or account for education dollars.

Built for North Carolina public school CFOs, school finance directors, finance personnel, educational directors, educational administrative assistants, school treasurers, and anyone involved—even slightly—in educational finance.

Whether you oversee district finances, manage a department budget, support a school office, or need help understanding account codes, NCPSF supports everyday learning and planning.

PRACTICAL SCHOOL FINANCE SUPPORT

Explore plain-language explanations, school finance references, account code tools, finance vocabulary, calculators, and links to official resources. Build understanding of budgets, payroll, funding, purchasing, and the North Carolina school finance environment.

Use NCPSF as a convenient reference when you need a refresher, a starting point when a topic is unfamiliar, or a learning companion as you take on new responsibilities.

OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SOURCES

Government information referenced in NCPSF comes from official North Carolina government publications and resources, including:

• NCDPI Financial and Business Services:
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/financial-and-business-services

• NCDPI Uniform Chart of Accounts—account codes and coding guidance:
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/financial-and-business-services/school-district-finance-operations/chart-accounts

• NCDPI Allotments—state and federal funding information and Allotment Policy Manuals:
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/financial-and-business-services/allotments-funding-public-school-units

• NCDPI Compensation for Public School Employees—salary manuals and state salary schedules:
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/financial-and-business-services/compensation-public-school-employees

• NCDPI Federal Program Monitoring:
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/federal-program-monitoring

• North Carolina Department of Administration Procurement Manual:
https://www.doa.nc.gov/pc-nc-procurement-manual-2022-pdf/open

NCPSF’s explanations and calculators are independent educational tools, not official government determinations. Government guidance may change. Consult the original sources and your district finance office to confirm current requirements.

Information in NCPSF does not replace official guidance, district procedures, or professional judgment. Calculator results are estimates for planning and should be verified before use.