Financial Management
1205 Bluffs Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
770.704.4267
The Office of Financial Management includes Budget, Accounting and Internal Audits; Purchasing; and School Nutrition. This division oversees budget development, employee payroll, SPLOST collections, Requests For Proposals (RFPs) and internal audits, and administration of the school breakfast and lunch programs. Below is an overview of the multiple audit processes for the Cherokee County School District and links to resulting reports as available.
AUDIT PROCESSES
Type of Audit | Governing Agency | Requirement | Status/Link |
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Independent Audit |
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Published December 2024 |
Preliminary Official Statement /Official Statement | Investors |
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Published January 2025 |
Credit Rating | Moody's | Required ahead of bond issuance | Published February 2025 |
Credit Rating | S&P | Required ahead of bond issuance | Published February 2025 |
Internal Audits | CCSD Finance Division |
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Completed Annually or as needed |
Federal Cross Functional Monitoring | GA Dept of Education |
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Completed March 2025 |
Federal Program Audit |
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School Nutrition Program | Completed March 2025 Awaiting publication of results |
All historical independent audit reports can be found at this link.
Kenneth Owen
Chief Financial Officer
Ken.Owen@cherokeek12.net
Marjorie DeFrank
Executive Director, Financial Management
Marjorie.DeFrank@cherokeek12.net
Connie Henderson
Director, Payroll Operations
Connie.Henderson@cherokeek12.net
Shelby Johnston
Supervisor, Financial Compliance & Reporting
Shelby.Johnston@cherokeek12.net
Mark Johnson
Coordinator, School Nutrition
Mark.Johnson@cherokeek12.net
Tina Farmer
Executive Director, School Nutrition and Procurement Services
Tina.Farmer@cherokeek12.net
Toni Hedges
Supervisor, School Nutrition
Toni.Hedges@cherokeek12.net
Meghan Washabaugh
Coordinator, Procurement Services
Meghan.Washabaugh@cherokeek12.net
Trang Pham
Coordinator, School Nutrition
Trang.Pham@cherokeek12.net
Quick Links
Superintendent's Recommended 2025-26 Budget - published March 17, 2025
School Board Budget Development for 2025-26
Financial Facts 2025-26 budget report
Superintendent's 2024-25 Budget
CCSD Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (includes independent audit)
CCSD American Rescue Plan Final Close‐Out Report - 9 12 24
Video: Understanding the CCSD Budget
Guidelines for Sales by School
Georgia DOE School System Financial Information
Additional CCSD financial records are posted on the Open CCSD Page