TREASURER/FINANCE
Richard Berdine
Treasurer
(216) 529-4096
rick.berdine@lakewood.k12.oh.us
 The Treasurer’s office oversees all of the financial operations for Lakewood City Schools, West Shore Career-Technical District, and Lakewood City Academy. The Treasurer serves as the Chief Financial Officer and reports directly to the Board of Education. Major functions of this department include the following:
| Five-Year Forecasting |
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Payroll |
| Investments |
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Employee Benefits |
| Grants Management |
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Public Records |
| Accounts Receivable |
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Budgets/Appropriations |
| Accounts Payable |
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Construction Advisory Group |
| Purchase Orders |
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Student Activities |
The Treasurer also oversees activities of the Recreation Department and Technology Department, and serves as Secretary to the Board of Education.
The Accounting Department processes approximately 10,000 purchase orders, 6000 deposits, and 8,500 accounts payables checks each year. They also work with District Staff to manage over 100 grants and more than 200 student activity accounts.
The Payroll Department handles all payroll aspects for approximately 1,100 full-time, part-time, and casual/seasonal employees, including all employees of Community Education and Recreation Department. This equates to approximately 28,600 paychecks each year. Payroll also facilitates the employee benefits insurance programs for slightly more than 700 enrolled participants.
RECESSION'S FINANCIAL IMPACT
A recent report by the American Association of School Administrators revealed the depth of the effects of the nationwide recession on school districts across the country. Click here to read the many ways in which the economic downturn has negatively impacted school budgets.
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