School Finance proactively partners with Arizona education organizations to facilitate timely, accurate data collection and precise, transparent payments. We support submittal of accurate student, staff, and transportation data, educate on data reconciliation reports and best practices, and assist with error correction as needed. We use the data collected and statutory formulas to precisely calculate and distribute state payments and publish corresponding data to enable stakeholders to understand and verify calculations. Additionally, School Finance collects and reports critical financial data to the public, education organizations, state leaders and the Federal government.
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Every month ADE uses student data submitted by LEAs to calculate Average Daily Membership (ADM). ADM is used as the basis for state aid funding. LEAs submit student data to AzEDS and ADM is calculated in the ADM Calculation Engine (ACE). The student data must reside within AzEDS on time to be included in the scheduled Integrity and ACE processing for each month’s payment. The API for FY23 will open on 6/1/2022.
| Data Capture Deadline, 5 p.m. | To be considered for: |
| June 15, 2022* | Payment on July 22, 2022 |
| July 15, 2022* | Payment on August 19, 2022 |
| August 15, 2022 | Payment on September 22, 2022 |
| September 15, 2022 | Payment on October 24, 2022 |
| October 15, 2022 | Payment on November 22, 2022 |
| November 15, 2022 | Payment on December 21, 2022 |
| December 15, 2022 | Payment on January 23, 2023 |
| January 15, 2023 | Payment on February 22, 2023 |
| February 15, 2023 | Payment on March 21, 2023 |
| March 15, 2023 | Payment on April 21, 2023 |
| April 15, 2023 | Payment on May 19, 2023 |
| May 15, 2023 | Payment on June 21, 2023 |
| July 15, 2023 | FY23 Statewide Recalculation |
*For Districts, prior year data may be used.
*For Charters, Charter Estimated Counts may be used.
Click here for all FY23 payment cycle-related information: FY23 Monthly Payment and AzEDS Processing Information
Every month ADE uses student data submitted by LEA's to calculate Average Daily Membership (ADM). ADM is used as the basis for state aid funding. LEA's submit student data to AzEDS and ADM is calculated in the ADM Calculation Engine (ACE). The student data must reside within AzEDS on time to be included in the scheduled Integrity and ACE processing for each month’s payment. The API for FY22 will open on 6/1/2021.
| Data Capture Deadline, 5 p.m. | To be considered for: |
| July 6, 2021 | Payment on August 2, 2021 |
| August 3, 2021 | Payment on September 1, 2021 |
| September 7, 2021 | Payment on October 1, 2021 |
| October 5, 2021 | Payment on November 1, 2021 |
| November 2, 2021 | Payment on December 1, 2021 |
| December 7, 2021 | Payment on January 3, 2022 |
| January 4, 2022 | Payment on February 1, 2022 |
| February 8, 2022 | Payment on March 1, 2022 |
| March 8, 2022 | Payment on April 1, 2022 |
| April 5, 2022 | Payment on May 2, 2022 |
| May 3, 2022 | Payment on June 1, 2022 |
| June 7, 2022 | Payment on June 30, 2022 |
| July 15, 2022 | FY22 Year-End Recalculation |
Click here to find a printable version of this calendar: FY22 Monthly Payment Processing Calendar
Click here for all FY22 payment cycle related information: FY22 Monthly Payment and AzEDS Processing Information
Data and Budget Due Dates for School Districts
| Report | Due Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Budget (approved & uploaded) | July 5 | [email protected] |
| Adopted Budget (approved & uploaded) | July 15 | [email protected] |
| Bus Inventory | July 15 | [email protected] |
| Adopted Budget (uploaded) | July 18 | [email protected] |
| PEA/LEA Calendar Revisions | Prior to student data submissions; no later than August 31 | [email protected] |
| Annual Financial Report | October 15 | [email protected] |
| Affidavit of Publication | Within 30 Days of Publishing | [email protected] |
| Preliminary School District Employee Report (SDER) | October 15 | [email protected] |
| Final Budget Revision (approved by Board) | May 15 | [email protected] |
| Final Budget Revision (uploaded) | May 18 | [email protected] |
| Transportation Route Report | 12 Days after 100th Day in Session | [email protected] |
Data and Budget Due Dates for Charter Districts
| Report | Due Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Federal & State Maintenance and Operations Declaration Form | July 3 | [email protected] |
| Proposed Budget (approved & uploaded) | July 5 | [email protected] |
| Estimated Student Count Enrollment List per SF 21-044 | July 9 | [email protected] |
| Adopted Budget (board approval) | July 15 | [email protected] |
| Adopted Budget (uploaded) | July 18 | [email protected] |
| Fiscal Year LEA Calendar | August 3 | [email protected] |
| Annual Financial Report | October 15 | [email protected] |
| Final Budget Revision (approved by Board) | May 15 | [email protected] |
| Final Budget Revision (uploaded) | May 18 | [email protected] |
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